Tobacco Compliance Inspector

About the role

CES is looking for reliable, detail-oriented individuals to assist in performing compliance checks on local tobacco retailers to ensure the sale of tobacco products to underage purchasers is restricted. The inspection is used to establish a retailer's compliance with Ohio's Tobacco 21 law (Ohio Revised Code 2927.02) in coordination with the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), Bureau of Health Improvement and Wellness - Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program. This work is conducted on a part-time, case-volume basis with flexibility relevant to individual and team schedule.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Program Manager and/or Assistant Program Manager regarding inspection routes
• Provide transportation with an Adult Underage Purchaser (AUP 18-20)
• Review provided inspection route and verify addresses
• Facilitate and observe undercover buys in coordination with a trained Adult Underage Purchaser (AUP)
• Complete and submit required compliance check data through the ODH-Microsoft Forms (or other required documentation), detailing outcomes and any issues, when applicable
• Document observed outcomes and collect, store, and deliver evidence as required by protocol (e.g., tobacco or nicotine products)
• Coordinate as needed with Adult Underage Purchasers (AUP)
• Follow all quality control standards and procedures set forth by the program
• Cooperate with ODH on data quality, clarifications, and reporting

Requirements

• Reliable transportation meeting all Ohio motor vehicle and financial responsibility laws (Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4509)
• Attention to detail
• Strict adherence to program confidentiality requirements
• Knowledge of chain of custody standards
• Ability to drive to inspection locations
• Ensure safety of program participants, including Adult Underage Purchasers aged 18-20
• Completion of required training sessions: initial training, annual refreshers, ad-hoc
• Ability to undergo a background check meeting contract standards and obtain approval to work by ODH

Qualifications

• Must be an active or retired law enforcement officer (completed basic academy training); or have comparable investigative, regulatory, or public-safety experience; or be a licensed educator experienced in supervising young adults.

Skills

• Experience working with young adults (ages 18-20)