Chief Compliance Officer

Chief Compliance Officer

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $65.00 - $95.00 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Recruiter – Jessica Camp | jcamp@utah.gov 
Application Deadline – 5/18/2026

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all compliance and regulatory functions, including licensing, audits, and administrative enforcement.
• Ensure consistent and equitable application of statutes, administrative rules, and agency policies.
• Establish and maintain compliance standards for licensees, permittees, and vendors.
• Oversee the issuance, renewal, and administration of licenses and permits.
• Ensure vendor qualification, monitoring, and ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Initiate administrative actions, including fines, suspensions, and revocations as necessary.
• Lead a statewide inspection program to ensure compliance across licensees and permittees.
• Establish inspection protocols, reporting standards, and follow-up procedures.
• Monitor compliance trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Supervises subordinate licensing and compliance personnel including: hiring, determining workload and delegating assignments, training, monitoring and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary actions.

• Direct the development and interpretation of administrative rules and regulatory policies.
• Provide guidance to leadership and stakeholders on regulatory matters.
• Collaborate with legislative affairs on statutory changes and policy impacts.

• Review department procurements and contracts for compliance with administrative rules and statute. 

• Serve as primary staff liaison to the Commission on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Prepare and present agenda items, reports, and recommendations related to licensing, enforcement actions, and regulatory policy.
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of Commission decisions, including licensing determinations and disciplinary actions.
• Coordinate with outside legal counsel and executive leadership to ensure actions are legally sound and procedurally compliant.
• Support Commission meetings, hearings, and adjudicative processes, including recordkeeping and documentation.
• Provide training and orientation to Commission members on regulatory frameworks, statutes, and administrative rules.

• Develop and implement compliance training programs for employees, licensees, and vendors.
• Promote responsible sales and regulatory awareness through education initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, compliance principles, and enforcement practices
• Ability to interpret and apply statutes, rules, and policies
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment
• Ability to manage sensitive and high-profile issues in a public-facing environment
• Attention to detail 
• Cross-functional leadership and collaboration

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, law, or a related field
• At least five years of experience in regulatory compliance, enforcement, or public administration
• 21 years of age or older
• Able to pass a background check

Preferred Requirements

• JD or Master’s degree
• Experience in state, local, or federal government or highly regulated industry

About the Role

Location –
1625 S 900 W
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84104
United States
Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Schedule Code – AD - Employees Reporting to Dept. Head, Commissioners, or Dept. Director

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization. 
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals. 
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The AgencyAt the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services (DABS), we provide you with great experiences through our unique setting that crosses between a retail business and a government agency. This hybrid environment offers something rare in the industry:

Guaranteed Time Off: All our stores are closed on Sundays and all state/federal holidays.
Stability & Growth: We are a statewide agency focused on modernizing technology and investing in our workforce.
Total Rewards: Enjoy the security of being a State of Utah employee, which includes a comprehensive benefits package, retirement options, and a culture that values service excellence.

For more information about the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services please visit our website at https:/ abs.utah.gov/.

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.