Regulation Agent 9-P11

Regulation Agent 9-P11

Salary

$26.47 - $40.62 Hourly

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

6401-26-CRA-027 RA 9-P11

Department

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA

Opening Date

09/30/2026

Closing Date

10/13/2026 11:00 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA)

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Job Description

This position conducts investigations of CRA licensed businesses alleged to be in violation of the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act (MMFLA), Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (MRTMA), Marihuana Tracking Act (MTA), Industrial Hemp Research and Development Act, or the associated administrative rules on a statewide basis. Conducts interviews of relevant witnesses, obtains evidence to support or disapprove an allegation in accordance with the rules of evidence and the Administrative Procedures Act. Conducts field inspections relating to potential violations of the MMFLA, MRTMA, MTA, IHRDA or administrative rules. May be required to testify in administrative hearings or other legal proceedings.

NOTE: The Cannabis Regulatory Agency is seeking candidates to fulfill the role of Regulation Agent responsible for primarily working in the following counties: Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Livingston, Jackson, Washtenaw, Monroe, Hillsdale Lenawee. The Regulation Agent 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.

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 in any major.

Experience

Regulation Agent 9

No specific type or amount is required.

Regulation Agent 10

One year of professional experience providing regulation and investigative services equivalent to a Regulation Agent 9.

Regulation Agent P11

Two years of professional experience providing regulation and investigative servicesequivalent to a Regulation Agent, including one year equivalent to a Regulation Agent 10.

Alternate Education and Experience

Regulation Agent 9 - 12

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.

OR

Two years of experience as an investigator or detective in a law enforcement, US Armed Services, or private agency conducting criminal investigations or corporate investigations including fraud, embezzlement, and security threats may be substituted for the education and experience 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.

Additional Requirements and Information

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/R/RegulationAgent.pdf

NOTE: The Cannabis Regulatory Agency is seeking candidates to fulfill the role of Regulation Agent responsible for primarily working in the following counties: Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Livingston, Jackson, Washtenaw, Monroe, Hillsdale Lenawee. The Regulation Agent 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.

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.

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Updated: 2/28/24

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REGLAGT - Do you possess a bachelors degree or higher in any major? If so, please attach a copy of your transcript. OR At least, two years of experience as an investigator or detective in a law enforcement, US Armed Services, or private agency conducting criminal investigations or corporate investigations including fraud, embezzlement, and security threats. OR At least one year of professional level experience 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.

• Yes
• No

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REGLAGT - Please select your level of experience.

• None
• At least one year of post-degree professional experience providing regulation and investigative services equivalent to a Regulation Agent, OR three years of experience as an investigator or detective in a law enforcement, US Armed Services, or private agency conducting criminal investigations or corporate investigations including fraud, embezzlement, and security threats. may be substituted for the education and experience requirements
• At least two years of post-degree professional experience providing regulation and investigative services equivalent to a Regulation Agent, OR four years of experience as an investigator or detective in a law enforcement, US Armed Services, or private agency conducting criminal investigations or corporate investigations including fraud, embezzlement, and security threats may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.
• At least three years of post-degree professional experience providing regulation and investigative services equivalent to a Regulation Agent, OR five years of experience as an investigator or detective in a law enforcement, US Armed Services, or private agency conducting criminal investigations or corporate investigations including fraud, embezzlement, and security threats may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

03

To collect recruitment effort data, please select from below how you learned of this job opportunity. We appreciate your feedback:

• College/University Career Services Office
• College/University Career Fair
• Employee Referral
• GONGWER Capitol Jobs Marketplace
• Handshake
• Michigan Civil Service Office of Career Services
• Michigan Works! Agency
• Other Job Posting Site (Indeed, ZipRecruiter, etc.)
• Pure Michigan Talent Connect
• NEOGOV job alert
• Veterans Organization
• X (previously Twitter)
• LinkedIn

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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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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? Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.

• Yes
• No

06

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?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you willing to perform duties in Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Livingston, Jackson, Washtenaw, Monroe, Hillsdale, Lenawee counties as well as occasionally in other counties based on operational needs?

• Yes
• No

08

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 Agent Role.

09

Do you possess a valid State of Michigan Drivers license and are you able to safely drive a State of Michigan vehicle?

• Yes
• No

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