Enforcement and Compliance Full Authority Lateral Officer

Arizona Department of Transportation; San Simon (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive $4,000

Job summary

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ADOT) seeks a Police Officer for the Port of Entry to ensure public safety and compliance of commercial traffic and vehicle regulations. You will perform inspections, issue permits, and enforce state and federal laws.

The position requires AZPOST certification, weapons certification, CVSA within 6 months, and a valid driver's license; background check and travel may be required. Shift work is required, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Motor Vehicle Laws, rules and regulations.
• Strong report writing and money handling experience.
• 1 year of law enforcement experience preferred.
• Must hold AZPOST certification and weapons certification.

Responsibilities

• Screen commercial driver/vehicle credentials and perform safety inspections.
• Issue permits, route over-dimensional loads and collect fees/taxes.
• Enforce state and federal laws; conduct vehicle stops and investigations.
• Maintain reports, drive/state vehicle safety and complete court testimony when required.

Skills

Motor vehicle laws

Report writing

Computer skills

Money handling

Public safety

Law enforcement experience

Education

AZPOST Full Authority certifications

Weapons certification

CVSA certification within 6 months

Valid Driver's License

Job description

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ADOT)

Driving the future of transportation with a diverse and innovative team

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.

The Port of Entry is a 24/7 operation. Officers are subject to shift work and must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Please Note: 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.

Performs the inspection of vehicles, dealer and salvage yard operations for compliance with State title and registration requirements. Take appropriate enforcement action as authorized by state and federal motor vehicle and operator laws, rules and regulations.

Selective Preference(s):

Knowledge of Motor Vehicle Laws, rules and regulations; computer skills, report writing and basic money handling experience. 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.
• Obtain the CVSA certification within 6 months of hire.
• Valid Driver's License.
• 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. Physical Ability Test (PAT) is required for all Waiver Testing.

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).

**Please Note: we have several other locations available for this position. To view our other opportunities, please visit: www.azstatejobs.gov

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• Accrued vacation at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years