ECD Full Authority Lateral Officer ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

State of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Vacation with holidays

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee referral incentive

Job summary

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION in Arizona seeks an ECD Full Authority Lateral Officer to enforce commercial vehicle laws and protect state transportation infrastructure from Tucson. Under supervision, you will enforce state and federal laws, prepare reports, and testify when required, while applying sound judgment and maintaining professional standards.

Requires AZPOST certifications, CVSA and firearms credentials, valid AZ driver license, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• AZPOST Full Authority certifications required.
• Weapons cert per AZPOST and CVSA cert within 6 months of hire.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Screen commercial driver/vehicle credentials and weigh vehicles.
• Perform enhanced vehicle identity inspections and registration compliance.
• Conduct commercial vehicle safety inspections and traffic stops.
• Issue permits, route over-dimensional loads, collect fees/taxes.
• Prepare clear reports and provide technical assistance to agencies.

Skills

Motor vehicle laws

Law enforcement methods

Search and Seizure

Defensive tactics

First Aid/CPR

Court systems

Reporting procedures

Peace officer certification

Interpreting laws

Interviewing

Relationship building

Firearms handling

Emergency equipment

Use of force

Communication

Problem solving

Training/compliance

Google Workspace

Report writing

Integrity

Teamwork

CVSA certification

Decision making under pressure

Law enforcement software

Firearms certification

Legal interpretation

AZ LE appointment

Shift flexibility

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Always wanted to work in a law enforcement role either supporting or being an officer? Join this unique division that maintains the safety and compliance of our transportation network around the state at our borders. Our Enforcement and Compliance division offers roles from customer support, to dispatching, all the way to senior management!

ECD FULL AUTHORITY LATERAL OFFICER
($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

Job Location:

MPO South
3565 S. Broadmont
Tucson, AZ 85713

Posting Details:

Salary: 57,301.32 - $69,807.26
*This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive

Grade: 20

Closing Date: 10/28/2026

Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of a Sergeant, an Officer focuses on public safety by protecting life, property and the state transportation infrastructure, by providing safe and efficient movement of commercial traffic through the State of Arizona; enforces all state and federal laws and regulations relative to commercial vehicle enforcement and regulatory compliance; completes all work assignments and training in a timely manner, good decision making, makes arrests when necessary, professionalism, testifies in court when required, prepares clear and concise written reports, exercises judgment in determining use of force, and promotes compliance of all state and federal laws, rules and regulations directly related to the duties of the position.

Background check and In and out of-state travel is required.
*This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive.

Job Duties:

Performs duties to include: screening commercial driver/vehicle credentials, weighing commercial vehicles, performing enhanced vehicle identity inspections, registration compliance, commercial vehicle safety inspections, conducting traffic stops on commercial vehicles, enforcement of all pertinent laws, rules and regulations and all other duties performed by Officers.
Performs the issuance of applicable permits, the routing of over-dimensional loads and the collection of appropriate fees and taxes. Take appropriate enforcement action as authorized by state and federal motor vehicle and operator laws, rules and regulations.

Collect and account for operating funds and receipts; prepare reports; resolve technical customer service problems and/or concerns that are referred by ECD personnel and/or customers; provide technical assistance in various areas to representatives of other states, transportation personnel, law enforcement agencies, title and registration offices, industry and clientele.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Pertinent State and Federal motor vehicle laws, rules and regulations.
• Modern law enforcement methods, best practices and procedures.
• Search and Seizure, rules of evidence and custody of prisoners.
• Defensive tactics.
• First Aid, CPR.
• Court systems, procedures and protocols.
• Activity reporting and accounting procedures established for the work system.
• Motor Vehicle Laws, rules and regulations.
• Have previously served as a certified peace officer in Arizona, another state, or federal agency, and meet all of the minimum qualifications for certification as an Arizona Peace Officer.

Skills in:

• Interpreting relevant State and Federal motor vehicle laws, rules and regulations.
• Eliciting factual information and drawing valid conclusions.
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with staff members and the general public.
• Use and care of firearms.
• Operate police equipment in emergency situations.
• Exercise discretion in use of force.
• Verbal and written communication, writing clear and concise reports.
• Problem solving and using good judgment.
• Have completed the basic and advanced training that demonstrates substantial comparability to the Arizona basic course.
• Google Workspace.

Ability to:

• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Communicate effectively with staff members and the general public.
• Maintain moral standards and integrity.
• Work as a team and collaborate.
• Obtain and maintain a Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) certification.
• Make effective and reasonable decisions under pressure.
• Operate law enforcement computers, software and database programs.
• Maintain required firearms certification.
• Understand and interpret laws and regulations.
• Obtain an appointment from an Arizona Law Enforcement Agency.
• Work varied shifts, including early mornings.

Selective Preference(s):

1 year of law enforcement experience.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST) Full Authority certifications.
Weapons certified in accordance with AZPOST standards and obtain the CVSA certification within 6 months of hire.
Individuals who have served honorably as a peace officer in Arizona and their certification has lapsed, or served in another State may be eligible to gain Arizona POST certification through Waiver Testing.
PAT (Physical Ability Test) is required for all Waiver Testing. Valid Arizona Driver's License.

As this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Employee Referral Program
This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive if all criteria are met.

Retirement:

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

Contact Us:

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at [e-mail] or phone call at [phone] option 2.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling [phone] option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

*Certain criteria must be met in order to receive the hiring incentive pay-out.