Job Posting Title Student Professional/Technical Worker (Minor Decoy) - Bend & Pendleton - Multiple Positions!

Initial Posting Date:

07/28/2026

Application Deadline:

08/11/2026

Agency:

Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission

Salary Range:

$3,513.00 - $3,950.00

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Job Posting Title Student Professional/Technical Worker (Minor Decoy) - Bend & Pendleton - Multiple Positions!

Job Description:

The Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission (OLCC) is recruiting for Minor Decoy positions in our Bend and Pendleton Regional Offices.

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 cover letter and complete the work experience