| Location | St. Joseph, MI (Remote) |
| Salary | $26.63–$41.73 Per Hour |
Regulation Officer 9-P11
Salary
$26.63 - $41.73 Hourly
Location
St. Joseph, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
6401-26-CRA-029 RO 9-P11
Department
Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA
Opening Date
10/26/2026
Closing Date
11/2/2026 11:00 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Job Description
Conducts routine inspections of CRA applicant and licensed businesses to verify compliance with the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act (MMFLA), Michigan Regulation and Taxation on Marijuana Act (MRTMA), Marihuana Tracking Act (MTA), Industrial Hemp Research and Development Act, or the associated administrative rules. The Regulation Officer reviews applicant or licensee information, data, compliance history, and approvals prior to conducting inspections as well as prepares detailed reports in accordance with procedure and provides consultation and assistance to new and existing
licensed businesses in accordance with Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act (MMFLA), Michigan Regulation and Taxation on Marijuana Act (MRTMA), Marihuana Tracking Act (MTA), Industrial Hemp Research and Development Act, or the associated administrative rules. May be required to testify in administrative hearings or other legal proceedings.
The Cannabis Regulatory Agency is seeking candidates to fulfill the role of Regulation Officer responsible for primarily working in either one of the following counties - preference will be given to candidates living within the counties: Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Cass, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, and Van Buren. The Regulation Officer may occasionally be asked to assist in other counties based on operational needs. Candidates will be selected for these openings in part based on their current home location.
Interested candidates must attach a resume, official transcripts (if applicable), and a cover letter explaining how your background and work experience will assist you in completed the necessary job requirements detailed in the Position Description. Limit your cover letter response to one, 8 ½ x 11, page only.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
LARA is proud to be Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.
For more information about our department, visit us at www.michigan.gov/lara, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises. Any applicant that is suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelors degree.
Experience
Regulation Officer 9
No specific type or amount is required.
Regulation Officer 10
One year of experience providing professional regulation officer services equivalent to a Regulation Officer in state service.
Regulation Officer P11
Two years of experience providing professional regulation officer services equivalent to a Regulation Officer in state service, including one year equivalent to an intermediate level Regulation Officer.
Alternate Education and Experience
Two years of experience as a State Police Detective Sergeant or its equivalent may be substituted for the experience and education required at the entry level; three years of such experience may be substituted at the intermediate level; four years of such experience may be substituted at the experienced level, and five years of such experience may be substituted at the advanced level. The determination of what constitutes equivalent experience is based on a comparison of an applicants experience and training to the experience and training, specifically as it relates to investigative training, of a Michigan State Police Detective.
Regulation Officer 9 - P11
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement.
Additional Requirements and Information
View the entire job specification at:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/R/RegulationOfficer.pdf
Interested candidates must attach a resume, official transcripts (if applicable), and a cover letter explaining how your background and work experience will assist you in completed the necessary job requirements detailed in the Position Description. Limit your cover letter response to one, 8 ½ x 11, page only.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs: In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction: Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules: Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
Great Lakes and Great Times: Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park-just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated: 2/28/24
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REGLOFR - Do you possess one of the following? A bachelors degree or higher in any major. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts. OR professional level experience in the state classified service; or one year of experience in a professional trainee classification in the state classified service; or six months of experience as a Senior Executive Management Assistant 11, 13, or 15 in the state classified service; OR the educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement. Please attach a copy of your DD214.
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REGLOFR - Please select your level of experience.
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To collect recruitment effort data, please select from below how you learned of this job opportunity. We appreciate your feedback:
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If you selected Other Job Posting, Veteran's Organization, or Employee Referral in the previous question, please identify the source or employee name for which you learned of this opportunity. If referred by a LARA employee but prefer not to name them, you may simply write, "LARA Employee Referral".
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During the 3 years immediately preceding application for employment, have you held any direct or indirect interest in, or been employed by, a person who is licensed to operate under the MEDICAL MARIHUANA FACILITIES LICENSING ACT (Act 281 of 2016) or under a corresponding license in another jurisdiction or have an application for an operating license pending with the CRA or in any other jurisdiction?
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If you answered yes to the preceding question, is the license still active or operating?
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Please select your level of experience using Microsoft Office programs, PDF software, One Drive, and Microsoft Teams.
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The Cannabis Regulatory Mission Statement is: "The Cannabis Regulatory Agency will establish Michigan as the national model for a regulatory program that stimulates business growth while preserving safe access to cannabis." Briefly describe what this means to you and how you would apply this in the Regulation Officers role?
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Do you currently have a valid Michigan drivers license without restrictions?
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Did you attach a resume, official transcripts (if applicable), and a cover letter explaining how your background and work experience will assist you in completed the necessary job requirements detailed in the Position Description, limiting your cover letter response to one, 8 ½ x 11, page only?
Required Question
Employer State of Michigan
Department Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA Address LARA-ohrinfo@michigan.gov
611 West Ottawa
Lansing, Michigan, 48933
Phone 517-241-1196
517-335-9700