What are the responsibilities and job description for the Law Enforcement Officer I (Degree) position at MS Dept. of Revenue?
About the Agency
The Alcoholic Beverage Control Bureau of Enforcement (ABC), with the MS Dept of Revenue is the primary agency charged with enforcing the Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control laws, Prohibition Laws, and laws governing Beer / Light Wine products. This bureau is also responsible for the enforcement of criminal laws and regulatory codes governing Medical Cannabis dispensaries throughout the State of Mississippi.
About the Position
ABC Enforcement Agents are armed Sworn State Law Enforcement Officers who work under the direct supervision of an ABC Agent-In-Charge. We are actively recruiting for positions in Clinton, Hattiesburg, Hernando, Starkville, and Meridian. The ABC Agents are trained investigators responsible for the enforcement of criminal laws and administrative regulations governing the manufacture, importation, distribution, sale, and possession of alcoholic beverages, beer, and light wine statewide, as well as the enforcement of criminal laws and regulatory codes governing Medical Cannabis dispensaries throughout the state. ABC Agents work closely with municipal, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in the furtherance of the ABC mission and to aid other law enforcement agencies where needed and responds to natural disasters. ABC Agents work with various computer, IT systems, and technology solutions to aid them in their enforcement duties.
ABC Agents often investigate complex cases involving financial and tax related criminal violations. Additionally, these individuals serve as subject matter experts (SME) related to alcohol laws and regulations as well as laws and regulations governing the dispensing of medical cannabis and provide education training to permitted retail business throughout the state. ABC Agents are routinely called to work in undercover capacities and with confidential informants during investigations. ABC Agents execute criminal search and arrest warrants as well as testifying in criminal and administrative court proceedings.
Benefits Offered: Flexible Work Hours, Retirement Plan, Deferred Compensation Plan, Group Health Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation and Sick Time.
What you'll need to be Successful
- Possess a high degree of self-motivation and work ethic
- Maintain a professional level of personal fitness and proficiency with firearms and related police equipment
- Willingness to work individually and as part of a team in the enforcement of state laws
- Have an aptitude for working with computer and IT related systems
- Capable of independent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Work varying schedules and in adverse weather conditions.
Preferred Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college. Must be 21 years of age and able to pass a pre-employment physical fitness test equivalent to 50% standard required for entry into the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy (MLEOTA). Must be able to pass an agency and criminal background investigation. Must possess Professional Certification for full-time Law Enforcement Officer as prescribed by the Board of Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training (BLEOST) or be able to obtain certification within six months of hire upon employment with ABC.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $47,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Rotating shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Clinton, MS 39056: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $47,000 - $50,000
