Motor Vehicle Enforcement Officer II

State of Oklahoma • Erick, OK

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibility for the enforcement of state laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to motor carrier operations, motor vehicle license and registration, and motor fuel taxes and fees. This includes monitoring and inspecting motor carriers for required permits, licenses, registration or decals, issuing warnings or citations, or determining other appropriate actions against violators. Duties are executed at a motor vehicle weigh station or Port of Entry. Motor Vehicle Enforcement Officers at the Oklahoma Corporation Commission will provide administrative and other enforcement support to law enforcement CLEET certified Motor Carrier Enforcement Officers and will not exercise the powers of police or peace officers in the performance of their duties under 47 OS §§161 to 180M or the Motor Carrier Act of 1995.
This is the entry level of the job family where employees are assigned duties and responsibilities in order to build skills to monitor and inspect motor vehicles and motor carriers and investigate motor vehicles and motor carriers and investigate complaints regarding improperly licensed and registered vehicles.
This schedule may require flexibility based on the needs of the agency. This position is not remote work eligible as the position requires hands-on and in-person work to complete the essential job functions.

Requirements

• two years of experience in the field of transportation administration, law enforcement, security, reserve officer work, or in the transportation industry; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting completion of thirty semester hours at an accredited college or university for each year of the required experience.
• knowledge of routine enforcement practices; of state and federal laws concerning the transportation industry; and of the rules of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission regarding motor carrier licensing and registration.
• Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to make oral and written reports; to follow written and oral instructions; to react quickly and effectively in emergency situations; and to interpret and apply various laws and regulations and to assist in the performance of inspections and investigations.
• Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with this position.
• Contingent on a favorable background check
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Operates within a facility to identify motor carriers operating in violation of state laws, inspects vehicles and documents to determine compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• Enforces state size and weight laws and overweight and oversize permits.
• Enforces federal laws, state laws, and agency rules concerning motor carrier insurance, lease agreements, equipment identification, shipping documents, licenses, permits and registrations.
• Issues citations for violations, determining applicable fees and penalties in accordance with state law; accepts bonds guaranteeing court appearance; testifies at trials and hearings.
• Provides assistance and information to law enforcement entities and motor vehicle license agents with regard to state motor vehicle and motor fuel laws.
• Serves as liaison with the public concerning motor carrier problems and issues and explains the requirements and application of existing statutes and rules.

Benefits

• 15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service.
• 18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service.
• 20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service.
• 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.
• Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year
• A comprehensive health insurance package – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and flexible medical spending account
• A generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Retirement plans: Defined Contribution Plan or Deferred Compensation Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees