Tobacco Compliance Inspector

Job Description Summary

CES is looking for reliable, detail-oriented individuals toassistin performing compliance checks on local tobacco retailers to ensure the sale of tobacco products to underagepurchasersis restricted.

The inspection is used toestablisha retailer's compliance with Ohio's Tobacco 21 law (Ohio Revised Code § 2927.02) in coordination with the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), Bureau of Health Improvement and Wellness - Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program. This work is conducted on a part-time, case-volume basis with flexibility relevant to individual and team schedule.

• Coordinate with Program Manager and/or Assistant Program Managerregardinginspection routes
• Provide transportation withan Adult Underage Purchaser (AUP
  18-20)
• Review provided inspection route andverifyaddresses
• Facilitate andobserveundercover buys in coordination with a trained Adult Underage Purchaser(AUP)
• Complete andsubmitrequired compliance check data through the ODH-Microsoft Forms(or other required documentation), detailingoutcomesand any issues, when applicable
• Documentobservedoutcomes and collect,store, anddeliverevidence as required by protocol (e.g., tobacco or nicotine products)
• Coordinate as needed with Adult Underage Purchasers(AUP)
• Follow all quality control standards and procedures set forth by the program
• Cooperate with ODH on data quality, clarifications, and reporting

• Must be an active or retired law enforcement officer (completed basic academy training); or have comparable investigative, regulatory, or public-safety experience; or be a licensed educator experienced in supervising young adults.
• Reliable transportation, meeting allOhio motor vehicle and financial responsibility laws (Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4509)
• Attention to detail
• Strict adherence to program confidentiality requirements
• Knowledge of chain of custody standards

• Experience working with young adults (ages 18-20)

• Drive to inspection locations
• Ensure safety of program participants, to include Adult Underage Purchasers aged 18-20.

• All Inspectors will complete all required training sessions:initial training, annual refreshers, ad-hoc.
• Must be able to undergo a background check meeting contract standards and be approved to work by ODH.