LCB Enforcement Officer ; In-Training - Statewide

WSLCB Vision:
Safe communities for Washington State

Mission:
Promote public safety, public health, and trust through fair administration and enforcement of liquor, tobacco, cannabis and vapor laws.

This position has an essential function of in-person interaction with others.

The mission of the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) is to promote public safety, public health and trust through fair administration, education and enforcement of liquor, cannabis, tobacco, and vapor laws. We search for people who demonstrate a strong work ethic, excellence in customer service, partnering and teamwork, and quality performance.

We want to create a culture that fosters excellence in customer service, open and honest communication, transparency and accountability, data driven decisions, and business-initiated process improvement.

Our commitment to DEIB

The WSLCB strives to promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in all aspects of our work.

Your opportunity at a glance

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) is accepting applications for permanent LCB Enforcement Officer positions. The Enforcement and Education Division is headquartered in Olympia and has four regional offices in Tacoma, Federal Way, Mount Vernon, and Spokane.

These positions begin as entry level LCB Enforcement Officer Recruits and must successfully complete the 720‑hour Basic Law Enforcement training and the Field Training Officer program. Upon completion, Officer Recruits will be promoted to the LCB Enforcement Officer level.

The Enforcement Division works with approximately 13,000 liquor and cannabis licensees and their employees by providing education and counseling on licensing laws and regulations. LCB Enforcement Officers inspect premises, investigate complaints, and conduct compliance checks. At times they may take administrative and criminal action against licensees, employees, and the public who violate state liquor, tobacco and cannabis laws.

WSLCB Enforcement and Education division is committed to integrity, honesty, dedication, a commitment to serve, and public trust. Officers are responsible for enforcing state liquor, cannabis, tobacco, and vapor product laws and regulation to promote public safety, while providing education to licensees, communities, and local law enforcement agencies.

WSLCB provides a modern work environment and excellent benefits including:

• A comprehensive benefits package (including but not limited to Medical/Dental/Vision, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, etc.)
• Paid Vacation, Leave, and Holidays
• Tuition Waiver (enrollment in courses at state universities/colleges on a space availability basis; all or a portion of the tuition/fees may be waived for state employees)
• Tuition reimbursement (courses taken with prior approval to further employee’s career development with the WSLCB)
• Training and career development programs (including online courses and Linked In Learning)
• A healthy work/life balance (including flexible/alternative work schedules and telework/remote work opportunities, when possible)
• Employee Assistance Program – confidential program to promote health, safety and well‑being
• Generous wellness program (reimbursements for certain fitness related activities)
• A Peer Support Team – trained and certified in crisis intervention, stress, and critical incident stress debriefing
• Onsite exercise facility for employees at WSLCB Headquarter Building in Olympia
• Free parking

Under a limited law enforcement commission, LCB Enforcement Officers enforce state liquor, tobacco, and cannabis laws and regulations through citations, arrests, and administrative actions applicable to retailers, non‑retailers, liquor, tobacco, and cannabis employees, and underage violators within an assigned geographic area.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct checks under close supervision and based on complaints, inspections, and strategic goals, preparing reports, data entry into the Electronic Notebook, and evidence preservation using chain of custody.
• Organize and conduct random, unannounced inspections of licensed establishments to check for compliance and provide technical assistance…