ECD Full Authority Lateral Officer
About The Position
This unique division within the Department of Transportation is seeking individuals for a law enforcement role supporting or being an officer. The Enforcement and Compliance Division offers roles from customer support, to dispatching, all the way to senior management. The Enforcement & Compliance Full Authority Officer role focuses on public safety by protecting life, property, and the state transportation infrastructure, ensuring safe and efficient movement of commercial traffic through Arizona. This role enforces all state and federal laws and regulations related to commercial vehicle enforcement and regulatory compliance. The Port of Entry operates 24/7, requiring officers to work shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. A $4,000 hiring incentive is available for this position.
Requirements
- 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.
- Completed the basic and advanced training that demonstrates substantial comparability to the Arizona basic course.
- 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.
- 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.
- All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of law enforcement experience.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Makes arrests when necessary.
- Testifies in court when required.
- Prepares clear and concise written reports.
- Exercises judgment in determining use of force.
- Promotes compliance of all state and federal laws, rules and regulations directly related to the duties of the position.
- Screens commercial driver/vehicle credentials.
- Weighs commercial vehicles.
- Performs enhanced vehicle identity inspections.
- Ensures registration compliance.
- Performs commercial vehicle safety inspections.
- Conducts traffic stops on commercial vehicles.
- Enforces all pertinent laws, rules and regulations.
- Issues applicable permits.
- Routes over-dimensional loads.
- Collects appropriate fees and taxes.
- Takes appropriate enforcement action as authorized by state and federal motor vehicle and operator laws, rules and regulations.
- Inspects vehicles, dealer and salvage yard operations for compliance with State title and registration requirements.
- Takes appropriate enforcement action as authorized by state and federal motor vehicle and operator laws, rules and regulations.
Benefits
- 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
- Employee Referral Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
