LCB Enforcement Officer; Lateral; Statewide

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Safe communities for Washington State

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

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.

The WSLCB strives to promote

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) in all aspects of our work. This includes a commitment to our workforce and external stakeholders. It is our mission to build, educate, and inspire an inclusive environment that recognizes, respects, and celebrates diversity in the workplace and in the community we serve. We are committed to maintaining a thriving culture where employees and those we serve feel safe and accepted regardless of education, background, or beliefs.

As a WSLCB team member, you will have opportunity to join statewide business resource groups (BRGs) such as, Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network, Veteran Employee Resource Group, Latino Leadership Network, Blacks United in Leadership and Diversity, Disability Inclusion Network, Washington Immigrant Network, Hawaiians, Asians, and Pacific Islanders Promoting an Empowerment Network, Supporting our Voices, Empowering Rights, and Engaging Indigenous Governance, and Interagency Committee of State Employed Women.

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

• 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 in order 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 (this may include flexible/alternative work schedules and telework/remote work opportunities, when possible)
• Employee Assistance Program- confidential program created to promote the health, safety and well-being of public service employees
• Generous wellness program (we offer reimbursements for certain fitness related activities)
• A Peer Support Team, who is a group of your peers who have received training and are certified in crisis intervention, stress, and the critical incident stress debriefing process.
• Onsite exercise facility (for employees working at WSLCB Headquarter Building in Olympia)
• Free parking

Under a limited law enforcement commission, our LCB Enforcement Officers enforcestate liquor, tobacco and cannabis laws and regulations through citations, arrests, and administrative actions applicable to retailers, non-retailers, liquor, tobacco and cannabisemployees, and underage violators within an assigned geographic area. The area may include about
250 or more liquor licensed businesses and about 150 or more tobacco licensees. Acts independently and exercises broad discretionary authority in criminal and administrative law enforcement.

• Initiate investigations of violations of Title 66 RCW, Title 70.155 RCW and Title 82 RCW.
• Investigates complaints from citizens and police and coordinates investigations with other criminal justice agencies.
• Undercover investigations.
• Makes misdemeanor arrests, issues notices of infraction, files administrative actions, and testifies in court or at hearings.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with members of the public, law enforcement agencies, and local businesses.
• Coordinates liquor investigators, under age operatives for undercover assignments.
• Prepare and conduct formal training for groups of ten or more.
• Conduct financial investigations (tax evasion/compliance, background, licensing, credit worthiness, embezzlement, money laundering etc.).
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