Law Enforcement Officer I (Degree)

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Bureau of Enforcement, 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, enforcement of criminal laws, and regulatory codes governing Medical Cannabis dispensaries throughout the State of Mississippi. For inquiries regarding this position, contact De’Andria Trunnell at deandria.trunnell@dor.ms.gov

We are currently recruiting for a position in Meridian, 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 educational 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.