Motor Vehicle Inspector
About The Position
The Department of Motor Vehicles (Highway Patrol) is the lead agency for Vermont's Size and Weight Plan and the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program. We are seeking a full-time a Motor Vehicle Inspector, a law enforcement role focused on enforcing state size and weight statutes, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and highway safety operations. This position involves significant coordination with other state and federal agencies, law enforcement partners, industry groups, and internal DMV teams, including the Permit Unit and Commercial Vehicle Operations. We're looking for a motivated individual with strong time management skills and the ability to work independently and make sound decisions in the field. The role is primarily outdoors and operates in all weather conditions. Assignments are usually scheduled two weeks in advance and may include motor vehicle patrols, fixed-site truck inspections, and other highway safety and infrastructure protection efforts based on agency needs. This position includes a take-home enforcement vehicle and a storage allowance per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Travel for training and mission-related assignments is required. Final candidates must successfully complete a criminal and motor vehicle record check, a full background investigation, and may be required to pass a polygraph examination.
Requirements
- High school diploma
- Three (3) or more years in law enforcement experience
- Must be a full-time certified Vermont law enforcement officer at time of hire or eligible for waiver from the Vermont Criminal Justice Council at time of hire
- A current valid driver's license is required
- Mental and physical condition appropriate to successfully perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, the essential job functions
- Applicants are required to take or submit to a polygraph examination per Title 21, Section 494(b)(1)
- Must successfully complete a criminal and motor vehicle record check
- Must successfully complete a full background investigation
- May be required to pass a polygraph examination
- Must agree to be finger-printed and pass a background investigation to be eligible for this position
- Background investigation may include criminal, financial and traffic records checks
Nice To Haves
- Background in automotive diagnostics and repair
Responsibilities
- Enforcing state size and weight statutes
- Enforcing Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
- Conducting highway safety operations
- Coordinating with other state and federal agencies, law enforcement partners, industry groups, and internal DMV teams
- Performing motor vehicle patrols
- Conducting fixed-site truck inspections
- Engaging in other highway safety and infrastructure protection efforts
- Driving a fully equipped police type vehicle
- Attending meetings, court hearings, and seminars
Benefits
- 80% State paid medical premium
- Dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Generous leave plan
- State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
- State defined benefit pension plan
- Deferred compensation 457(b) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
- Low cost group life insurance
- Incentive-based Wellness Program
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Take-home enforcement vehicle
- Storage allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
