Port of Entry Officer II

State of Oklahoma • Ponca City, OK

7d • $61,779 • Onsite

About The Position

Positions in this job family are involved in the enforcement of state laws and administrative rules and federal regulations concerning intrastate and interstate motor carrier operations, motor vehicle operations, motor vehicle registration, driver licenses, and the transportation of property and hazardous materials. This includes stopping and inspecting any driver or commercial motor vehicle for violations; declaring and marking drivers and commercial motor vehicles Out-of-Service; weighing vehicles for size and weight violations; checking permits, registration and decals; impounding vehicles; inspecting motor carriers; issuing warnings, citations, and arresting state law violators; checking and enforcing state laws and administrative rules and federal regulations; and other appropriate actions against violators. Duties are accomplished while stationed at and around a port of entry or weigh station.

Requirements

• Applicants shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of age
• Possess a high school diploma
• Three (3) years’ experience in the transportation industry or in the field of law enforcement
• Certified as an inspector for North American Standard Inspections Level I, Hazardous Materials/Transportation of Dangerous Goods Inspections, and Cargo Tank Inspections
• OR one (1) year of experience as a CLEET certified law enforcement officer.
• Knowledge of law enforcement principles and practices
• Knowledge of state laws and administrative rules and federal regulations concerning the transportation industry
• Knowledge of investigation techniques
• Knowledge of the rules of evidence
• Knowledge of public relations in law enforcement programs
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to make oral and written reports
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to use a computer and various software programs
• Ability to react quickly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to exercise tact in securing compliance with laws and regulations
• Ability to perform inspections and investigations
• Ability to coordinate and direct the activities of others
• Ability to conduct North American Standard Inspections Level I, Hazardous Materials/Transportation of Dangerous Goods Inspections, Cargo Tank Inspections, and Other Bulk Packaging Inspections, as a certified inspector.

Nice To Haves

• Incumbents for Level I and II shall be certified by CVSA to conduct Level I Inspections within six (6) months from the date of employment.
• Incumbents for Level I and II shall be certified in Hazardous Materials/Transportation of Dangerous Goods Inspections after they have completed 100 Level I Inspections.
• Incumbents for Level I and II shall be certified in Cargo Tank Inspections after completion of the Hazardous Materials/Transportation of Dangerous Goods Inspections class.
• Incumbents for Level I and II shall complete the Other Bulk Packaging Inspections class after completion of the Cargo Tank Inspections class.
• Incumbents for Level I and II shall have completed the above listed certifications and class- , no later than two (2) years from the date of employment.
• Incumbents shall complete the North American Standard Inspection Part “A” and Part “B” classes and pass the Part “A” and Part “B” tests before starting any portion of CLEET training.
• Applicants for Levels, III, and IV, shall be certified by CVSA to conduct the inspections and training required within the job level prior to promotion.

Responsibilities

• Operates at and around a port of entry or weigh station to conduct inspections on commercial motor vehicles and drivers.
• Declares and marks commercial motor vehicles and drivers Out-of-Service.
• Verifies permits, registration, and decals.
• Impounds vehicles when applicable.
• Enforce state laws and administrative rules and federal regulations.
• Creates reports and maintains relevant documentation and information.
• Inspects vehicles and documents to determine compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and evaluates truck contents to identify substances being transported in violation of the law or established safety standards.
• Enforces state size and weight laws.
• Issues citations or warnings, properly applies applicable fees and penalties in accordance with state law and arrests violators; testifies at trials and hearings.
• Performs vehicle and driver safety inspections in accordance with federal standards.
• Serves as liaison with the public concerning motor carrier problems and issues; explains the requirements and application of existing statutes and rules.

Benefits

• The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED