This is the journey level of the series. Positions at this level independently plan, organize, and perform complex enforcement investigations to prosecute all violations of state liquor, cannabis, tobacco and vapor penal laws and regulations; and provide education to liquor, cannabis, vapor, and tobacco licensed businesses. Positions are fully competent and qualified in all areas of LCB enforcement and education and may be required to perform duties as a Field Training Officer. May provide training to other LCB Enforcement Officers on a specific area of enforcement.

As a field training officer is responsible for providing training on liquor, cannabis, tobacco and vapor laws and enforcement methods to new employees of the agency; assists in the development of methods, materials and classes sponsored by the department; gives presentations on enforcement efforts, methods and accomplishments to Board staff, local, state and federal law enforcement and the public;

Investigates complaints from citizens and police and coordinates investigations with other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies; may act as a liaison between law enforcement agencies to assist in large multi-jurisdictional investigations;

Examines violations of liquor, cannabis, tobacco and vapor laws; arrests violators, writes and executes arrest and search warrants, seizes and preserves evidence utilizing the chain of custody methods; files administrative and criminal charges; and appears and testifies in court;

Carries out routine inspections of licensed premises and authorized special events for compliance with liquor, cannabis tobacco and vapor laws and regulations, including enforcing the Master Settlement Agreements and/or imposing suspensions for violations under applicable laws of participating and non-participating manufacturers of tobacco products. These checks can include but are not limited to retail sales location of alcohol such as grocery stores, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, large sports and entertainment facilities, casinos, catering events, special event locations, and alcohol delivery/take-out services. Cannabis inspections can also include growing operations and processing operations. Tobacco and vapor inspection can further include licensed distribution locations, and tobacco or vapor-only store;

Runs compliance checks for youth access utilizing underage minor investigative aides in licensed and unlicensed locations related to liquor, cannabis, tobacco and vapor;

Participates in undercover investigations related to licensed operation and unlicensed activities associated with liquor, cannabis, tobacco and vapor sales, production and the sourcing of CBD from unlicensed and unregulated suppliers; including investigating complaints alleging that laboratories are committing violations and/or fraudulent testing results;

Establishes and maintains effective relationships with members of the public, law enforcement agencies, and local businesses;

Conducts investigations requiring the use of the cannabis traceability system, including traceability audits to identify potential illegal diversion of cannabis products;

Handles financial audits to determine true parties of interest and sources of funds; analyzes corporate structures, partnerships and other information relevant to determine all parties are legally involved with the business;

Enforces cannabis extractors which requires an understanding of the cannabis extraction process and the different types of extractors, such as closed and open loops. Identifies unsafe cannabis extraction practices and conducts seizures of illegal extraction equipment;

Develops protocols for seizure and forfeiture of hydrocarbon and CO2 extractors as well as investigatory techniques to detect the use of illegal solvents, such as hexane;

Enforces medical cannabis laws, including cooperatives, other medical growers, and extractions. Develops knowledge of medical cannabis laws for investigations involving medical marijuana registered cooperatives and other medical marijuana violations. This work involves both licensed and unlicensed locations;

Conducts pesticide investigations with cannabis producers including collecting samples, submitting them to laboratories, and interpreting lab reports; develops working knowledge of pesticides, including heavy metals (fertilizers), solvents, oxides of nitrogen and carbon monoxide, and plant growth regulators; initiates and oversees product recalls of unsafe cannabis products and/or exposure to excessive UV, CO2, electrical, animal, and mold hazards;

Partakes in vehicles stops and felony arrests, primarily for tobacco tax and cannabis enforcement;

Seizes illegal or unlicensed alcohol, cannabis, tobacco, or vapor products, including large-scale multi-million-dollar cannabis seizures;

Prepares and completes comprehensive, administrative and criminal case reports, data analysis for assigned area, time accounting and scheduling, and time and activity tracking;

May serve as a Defensive Tactics Instructor or Firearm Range Instructor;

May act as LCB Enforcement Lieutenant in the absence of the supervisor;

Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge of: state liquor, cannabis, tobacco and vapor laws; laws of arrest; search and seizure; criminal procedure, rules of evidence; constitutional law; division procedures; firearms and safety.

Ability to: secure and maintain evidence and testify in administrative hearings and courts of law; interact with diverse groups; remain calm/rational when communicating with irate/intoxicated people; maintain documentation regarding work activities; write concise, accurate and timely reports; successfully complete the criminal justice training center field training officer requirements.