ABCA Enforcement Agent 2
State of West Virginia
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ABCA Enforcement Agent 2
State of West Virginia
Revenue - Alcohol Beverage Commission
Location
West Virginia, 25305
Salary
$39,461 - $68,582
per year
Type
Full-Time
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April 20, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves inspecting licensed alcohol businesses, investigating complaints, and enforcing state laws on alcohol sales and consumption in West Virginia.
The role requires traveling to various counties, conducting undercover checks, and working with law enforcement to ensure compliance.
A good fit would be someone detail-oriented, independent, and comfortable with irregular hours who enjoys public interaction and investigative work.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid state-issued driver's license
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Knowledge of state alcohol laws, rules, and regulations
- Experience or ability in evidence collection, preservation, and report writing
- Availability for evenings, nights, weekends, and statewide travel
Full Job Description
***This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system***
Posting No.: AB26010
Division: Enforcement
Primary Location: Berkeley County
Secondary Location(s): Jefferson and Morgan Counties
The mission of the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration (WVABCA) is to regulate, enforce, and control the sales and distribution, transportation, storage, and consumption of alcoholic liquors and nonintoxicating beer as mandated by the West Virginia Liquor Control and Nonintoxicating Beer Act. Under general supervision, at the full-performance level, this position performs inspection and investigative work for the enforcement of state alcohol laws within an assigned region of the state.
The following describes attributes of the ideal candidate for this position:
Ideal Candidate Must:
- Be prepared to perform all work in an expeditious and efficient manner with attention to detail and in accordance with current guidelines and directives.
- Be able to work independently, meet deadlines, and interpret and apply procedures based on the task at hand.
- Have a working knowledge of business etiquette, good grammar, spelling, and math skills.
- Have the ability to compose standard business correspondence.
- Exhibit appropriate interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form.
- Maintain a valid state issued driver’s license.
- At all times, maintain confidentiality.
Ideal Candidate Will:
- Be required to effectively interact with all WVABCA departments, staff, and licensees in a courteous and professional manner.
- Be responsible for his/her own work within the framework of desired objectives, priorities, and deadlines.
- Be available to work evenings, nights, and weekends when necessary.
- Have knowledge of the principles of evidence collection, identification and preservation, and be able to exercise those principles to ensure the protection of evidence in preparation for legal procedures.
- Maintain frequent contact with and interact professionally with licensees, the general public, and law enforcement personnel.
- Inspect WVABCA licensed premises for compliance with state alcohol laws, rules, and regulations both prior to and after licensure.
- Conduct background investigations on potential licensees.
- Investigate complaints against licensees and their employees.
- Conduct undercover operations and compliance checks throughout the state.
- Cooperate with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies as required.
- Write detailed, accurate, and concise reports.
- Conduct full-performance level inspections and investigations for enforcement of alcohol laws, rules, and regulations.
- Serve hearing notices and subpoenas.
- Establish a working knowledge of state alcohol laws, rules and regulations, and be able to explain and educate licensees, applicants, law enforcement personnel, and the general public regarding those laws, rules and regulations.
- Maintain working knowledge of agency programs, policies, and procedures.
Ideal Candidate May:
- Be required to testify in administrative proceedings and criminal cases.
- Be required to travel throughout the state in the performance of assigned responsibilities.
- At the discretion of the Commissioner, perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Training: Graduation from a standard four year high school or the equivalent.
Experience: Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in conducting investigations/enforcement.
Substitution: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
Additional Information
Come join our team!
We believe our employees deserve the best to make sure they have a great work-life balance. The WV Alcohol Beverage Control Administration offers a great benefit package that includes:
- Holidays - Minimum of 12 paid holidays
- Leave Accrual - Ample Annual (starting at 4.61 hours a pay period) and Sick Leave (5.55 hours a pay period) Accrual
- Medical Insurance - Insurance through Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) with several plan options and Flexible Benefits through Mountaineer Flex Benefits to cover additional needs
- Life Insurance - Free $10,000 Basic Life Insurance and additional life insurance offered at a low cost to you
- Retirement - Mandatory retirement where the employee contributes a portion of their annual salary and the employer also contributes, in addition to an optional 457 deferred compensation retirement plan
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