Student Professional/Technical Worker (Minor Decoy) - Portland - Multiple Positions!

Initial Posting Date:

06/25/2026

Application Deadline:

07/07/2026

Agency:

Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission

Salary Range:

$3,513 - $3,950

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Student Professional/Technical Worker (Minor Decoy) - Portland - Multiple Positions!

Job Description:

The Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission (OLCC) is recruiting for a Minor Decoy position in our Portland Regional Office.

Minor Decoys work with Regulatory Specialists to ensure licensees lawfully sell and serve alcohol and marijuana products by confirming the licensees are not selling to minors. This position achieves this purpose by attempting to purchase alcohol and marijuana products at alcohol and recreational marijuana retail locations.

• Applicants must be between the ages of 18-20 years of age at the time of hire.

• This position is hourly/part-time and performed on an as-needed basis at $20.27/hr.

Who are we?

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) oversees access to alcohol and cannabis products in Oregon through education, regulation, and distilled spirits distribution. Our aim is to protect public health and safety while supporting responsible businesses and providing funding for local and state agencies.

The agency is comprised of three major operational programs: the Distilled Spirits Program, the Recreational Marijuana Program, and the Public Safety Program. All three programs are supported by the Administration, Financial Services, and Support Services divisions.  Revenue generated from these programs helps support state and local government programs.

What are some of the supporting duties?

• Accompanies Regulatory Specialists into licensed premises. May also participate in joint missions by accompanying personnel from law enforcement agencies or special interest groups in accordance with agency policy.

• Enters businesses to attempt to purchase alcohol or recreational marijuana using valid legal driver’s license, identification card or other valid identification to determine whether or not a retail OLCC licensee is selling alcohol or retail marijuana products to patrons under the age of 21.

• Selects or verbally requests regulated products. Attempts to purchase products using cash obtained from a Regulatory Specialist prior to the compliance check.

• Provides valid identification to clerk if asked. States correct age or date of birth if asked, and may not lie or otherwise verbally misrepresent age. Requests the return of identification if the clerk attempts to confiscate it.

• Communicates verbally and documents in writing minor decoy visits and findings in a narrative report. Attaches receipts and other related documentation.

• Prepares and presents documents needed for contested case hearings. Testifies on behalf of the Commission at administrative law hearings and/or in criminal court.

What do you need to qualify? Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must be a high school student or a college student currently enrolled in or having identified a field of specialization that will be defined at the time of recruitment by the recruiting agency. The appointing authority is responsible for recruitment and selection.

• Applicants must be between the ages of 18-20 years of age at the time of hire.

How to Apply:

• Attach a resume and cover letter and complete the work experience portion of the Workday profile. NOTE: If you don’t attach the required documents or complete the work experience portion of in your Workday profile, your application may be disqualified from further consideration.

• Please ensure that you clearly demonstrate in your application materials that you meet the qualifications listed and that you follow all instructions carefully. Only complete applications addressed to the OLCC and received by the posted application deadline date will be considered.

• You may be asked to submit a skills assessment, a writing sample, or a video/phone interview as part of the application screening process.

• Internal candidates currently working for any State of Oregon agency must apply using your employee Workday account. In addition to required attachments, ensure that your profile has your current job history and education. In Workday, click on Menu in the upper left corner, Jobs Hub, Find Jobs. Enter the job number in the search bar, click on the job title and select Apply.

Additional information:

• The use of outside resources such as artificial intelligence (AI) software during applicant skills assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

• The selection process consists of a review of your application and an evaluation of your education, experience, training, and overall professionalism of your application materials.  Candidates that follow the application directions, submit what is required and provide us with credentials that showcase their skills and how they meet the minimum qualifications and preferred skills will be invited to an interview. Resumes will not replace the completed job history experience in Workday.  We will only review documents that are requested. Because details are very important to us, your application materials will be evaluated for grammar, spelling and punctuation. 

• This recruitment may be used to fill current and future Permanent, Limited Duration, Job Rotation and Temporary vacancies as they occur.

• Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered.  The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials.  On average, candidates new to state service will most likely be offered compensation in the lower to mid-level of the salary range.

• Any offer of employment with OLCC is contingent on acceptable references and background check.  This position requires a background and security check with fingerprinting to work in areas that handle confidential documents. An adverse background and failed security clearance will result in disqualification.

• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section.

• We hire preferred workers!  For more information, please visit our website: Preferred Worker Program.

• OLCC does not offer VISA sponsorships. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet our agency employment eligibility standards. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.

Helpful links and contact information:

Learn more about OLCC

Understanding the State Application Process

Help and Support webpage

For more information you may contact us by e-mail at OLCC.HumanResources@olcc.oregon.gov.