Enforcement Agent

ATCC•Baltimore City, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission (ATCC) is seeking a qualified individual to join its Field Enforcement Division as a Law Enforcement Agent for a future opening. This is an opportunity to serve the State of Maryland in a dynamic law enforcement environment focused on protecting the public, promoting regulatory compliance, and safeguarding state revenues. The ATCC is responsible for regulating Maryland’s alcohol and tobacco industries and enforcing laws and regulations governing the lawful sale, distribution, and possession of alcohol and tobacco products. The Commission also supports the Maryland Cannabis Administration and Maryland’s regulated cannabis industry by conducting inspections, investigating suspected violations, and taking appropriate enforcement action to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The ATCC’s mission is to advance public safety, support economic growth, and reduce public harm by promoting the responsible sale and consumption of alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis products through consistent and predictable administration and enforcement. The Commission accomplishes this mission through regulatory expertise, effective enforcement practices, modern technology, sound operational processes, and the continuous evaluation of emerging products, industry practices, and regulatory approaches. The Field Enforcement Division plays a critical role in fulfilling the ATCC’s public safety mission. Field Enforcement Agents work throughout Maryland to protect consumers from illicit and unauthorized alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis products entering the marketplace while helping ensure that state revenues are protected. Agents conduct routine and unannounced inspections, investigations, surveillance, compliance checks, interviews, evidence collection, and enforcement operations involving businesses and individuals regulated by the ATCC. Agents are responsible for identifying violations, documenting investigative findings, seizing contraband when authorized, preparing detailed investigative reports, and providing testimony in administrative and judicial proceedings when required. The Field Enforcement Division also provides education and guidance to the regulated industries through a balanced approach of inspection, education, and enforcement. Agents work to promote voluntary compliance while taking decisive enforcement action when violations threaten public safety, undermine the integrity of Maryland’s regulated industries, or result in the unlawful sale or distribution of regulated products. As Maryland’s alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis industries continue to evolve, the Field Enforcement Division strives to maintain a modern, adaptable, and consistent enforcement program. Agents must be prepared to respond to changes in legislation, emerging products, evolving business practices, and new methods used to circumvent Maryland’s regulatory requirements. The ATCC headquarters is located in Baltimore City however; Enforcement Agents are generally assigned in the field to regional areas throughout the state. A career as an ATCC Law Enforcement Agent offers the opportunity to perform meaningful law enforcement work while developing specialized expertise in Maryland’s alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis regulatory laws. Successful candidates will join a professional enforcement organization that values integrity, accountability, teamwork, sound judgment, professionalism, and consistent application of the law. If you are a motivated law enforcement professional who is interested in investigative work, regulatory enforcement, emerging industries, and protecting Maryland’s communities and consumers, we encourage you to apply for the position of Law Enforcement Agent with the Maryland Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate as described in the Maryland Police and Corrections Training Commission regulation.
Four years of experience as a police officer investigating crimes including motor vehicle accidents and responding to emergency calls for police services or as an Enforcement Agent responsible for assessing and enforcing compliance to laws and regulations pertaining to commodity products such as, but not limited to, alcoholic beverage, tobacco product, cannabis products and related revenue laws and regulations.
Currently certified MPCTC police officers, or applicants that meet the qualification for recertification as a sworn police officer in Maryland due to a separation in police service for less than 3 years.
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties, which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
Employees in this classification must have successfully completed the Entrance Level Police Training Course required by the Maryland Police and Corrections Training Commission and hold a current police officer certification by the Maryland Police and Corrections Training Commission.
Appointment as a police officer, U.S. Citizenship.
A complete background investigation.
Oral interview.
Physical examination.
Possession of a Driver's License valid in the State of Maryland.

Nice To Haves

2 years experience with criminal investigations, any specific unit assignments, and report preparation and testimony.
6 months experience conducting compliance inspections of businesses.
1 or more special assignments where you have been a part of as a team member or leader.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine and unannounced inspections, investigations, surveillance, compliance checks, interviews, evidence collection, and enforcement operations involving businesses and individuals regulated by the ATCC.
Identify violations, document investigative findings, seize contraband when authorized, prepare detailed investigative reports, and provide testimony in administrative and judicial proceedings when required.
Provide education and guidance to the regulated industries through a balanced approach of inspection, education, and enforcement.
Promote voluntary compliance while taking decisive enforcement action when violations threaten public safety, undermine the integrity of Maryland’s regulated industries, or result in the unlawful sale or distribution of regulated products.
Respond to changes in legislation, emerging products, evolving business practices, and new methods used to circumvent Maryland’s regulatory requirements.