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ABC Enforcement AgentWe are currently recruiting for a position in Biloxi, MS. ABC Enforcement Agents are armed Sworn State Law Enforcement Officers who work under the direct supervision of an ABC Agent-In-Charge. 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 throughout the state, 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 respond 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. ABC Agents 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 and training to permitted retail businesses throughout the state. ABC Agents are routinely called on to work in undercover capacities and with confidential informants during investigations. ABC Agents execute criminal search and arrest warrants as well as testify in criminal and administrative court proceedings.What you'll need to be successful:Must possess a high degree of self-motivation and work ethic. Must maintain a professional level of personal fitness and proficiency with firearms and related police equipment. A willingness to work individually and as part of a team in the enforcement of state laws. Must have an aptitude for working with computer and IT-related systems. Must be capable of independent critical thinking and problem-solving. Must be able to work varying schedules and in adverse weather conditions.Preferred Qualifications:Typically requires 60 semester hours of college, possession of a State of Mississippi Law Enforcement Professional Certification within six months of hire, and 0-2 years of experience in law enforcement.Hiring Agency 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% of the 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 the ABC.
Worksite address
biloxi, MS, 39530, US
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