LCB Enforcement Officer (Lateral) - Statewide

Summary

Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board Enforcement Officer

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. The Enforcement Division works with approximately 13,000 liquor and cannabis licensees and their employees by providing education and counseling on liquor & cannabis 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. The 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 Law Enforcement Officers carry out their duties with the highest standards of personal and professional ethics.

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 in order to further employee's career development with the WSLCB)
• Training and career development programs (including online courses and LinkedIn 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

The hiring process begins at Public Safety Testing. To begin the application process, you must first apply online through the Public Safety Testing website. Do not apply directly to careers.wa.gov until you are directed to do so. The WSLCB hiring process will consist of the following five steps:

1. Apply online to the Public Safety Testing website
2. Complete the written test conducted by Public Safety
3. Physical Abilities Testing (PAT)scheduled, completed and passed with Public Safety Testing.
4. Complete the Personal History Form on the PST website
5. Complete an online application through careers.wa.gov.

After successful completion of the hiring process, the candidate will begin either a twelve (12) month of probationary or 6 month trial service depending on status at time of hire. At that time, officers will be required to complete additional training, per their individual performance Field Training Officer plan and/or performance development plan.

Job Description

Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board Enforcement Officer

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. The Enforcement Division works with approximately 13,000 liquor and cannabis licensees and their employees by providing education and counseling on liquor & cannabis 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. The 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 Law Enforcement Officers carry out their duties with the highest standards of personal and professional ethics.

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 in order to further employee's career development with the WSLCB)
• Training and career development programs (including online courses and LinkedIn 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

The hiring process begins at Public Safety Testing. To begin the application process, you must first apply online through the Public Safety Testing website. Do not apply directly to careers.wa.gov until you are directed to do so. The WSLCB hiring process will consist of the following five steps:

1. Apply online to the Public Safety Testing website
2. Complete the written test conducted by Public Safety
3. Physical Abilities Testing (PAT)scheduled, completed and passed with Public Safety Testing.
4. Complete the Personal History Form on the PST website
5. Complete an online application through careers.wa.gov.

After successful completion of the hiring process, the candidate will begin either a twelve (12) month of probationary or 6 month trial service depending on status at time of hire. At that time, officers will be required to complete additional training, per their individual performance Field Training Officer plan and/or performance development plan.