Medical Cannabis Compliance Inspector ; Degree Madison

Medical Cannabis Compliance Inspector I (Degree) – Madison County Job Details

Job Title:

Medical Cannabis Compliance Inspector I (Degree) – Madison County

Closing date: 9/11/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Employer:

State of Mississippi

Address: 210 East Capitol Street Suite 800 Jackson, Mississippi, 39201 Phone  Website

Questions about this position can be directed to recruitment.gov.

Salary: $43,509.31 - $67,289.11 Annually

Location:

45 - MADISON COUNTY, MS

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number:
Mn

Department: 0301 - HEALTH BOARD

Opening Date: 09/02/2026

Closing Date: 9/11/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary: $43,509.31

Agency Maximum Salary: $67,289.11

The Mississippi State Department of Health’s mission is to protect and advance the health, well-being, and safety of everyone in Mississippi.

This is a time limited position. The Mississippi State Department of Health is seeking a Medical Cannabis Compliance Inspector I (Degree) to support the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program. This position monitors regulatory compliance for licensed medical cannabis facilities and performs inspection and compliance activities within an assigned caseload. The position is assigned to Madison County and is a time-limited, non-state service position (NS-14).

• Reviewing records and documentation.
• Conducting initial, quarterly, quality, and other required site visits.
• Monitoring activity through applicable licensing and regulatory systems.
• Following up on complaints.
• Documenting findings and communications.
• Providing program-related support to regulated facilities.

• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct objective inspections.
• Review records and identify compliance concerns.
• Document findings clearly and accurately.
• Manage an assigned caseload.
• Communicate professionally with regulated facilities and program staff.
• Exercise sound judgment.
• Maintain attention to detail.
• Familiarity with electronic case-management, licensing, or regulatory tracking systems is beneficial.

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and 0–2 years of experience.
• Agency preferred qualifications:
  Preference may be given to applicants with at least one year of experience in regulatory compliance, inspections, investigations, licensing, auditing, or another related compliance field.
• Bachelor’s degrees in Criminal Justice, Public Health, Health Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Legal Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or another field related to regulatory compliance, investigations, health, science, or public administration may be particularly relevant to the work of the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program.
• Experience reviewing records, documenting findings, interpreting laws or regulations, conducting site visits, or working with regulated businesses or facilities is also preferred.

No available description Health/Prescription Insurance Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state’s health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.

Wellness Benefits Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.

Life Insurance All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee’s annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.

Optional Insurances Many agencies offer…