ECD Full Authority Lateral Officer ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)
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 Travel
Background check and In and out-of-state travel is required.
Job Duties
- 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
- Issuance of applicable permits
- Routing of over-dimensional loads and collection of appropriate fees and taxes
- Taking appropriate enforcement action as authorized by state and federal motor vehicle and operator laws, rules and regulations
- Inspection of vehicles, dealer and salvage yard operations for compliance with State title and registration requirements
- Taking appropriate enforcement action as authorized by state and federal motor vehicle and operator laws, rules and regulations
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
- Pertinent State and Federal motor vehicle laws, rules and regulations
- Modern law enforcement methods, best practices and procedures
- Search and Seizure, rules of evidence and custody of prisoners
- Defensive tactics
- First Aid, CPR
- Court systems, procedures and protocols
- Activity reporting and accounting procedures established for the work system
- Principles of report writing
- Motor Vehicle Laws, rules and regulations; computer skills, report writing and basic money handling experience
- Google Workspace
Skills
- Interpreting relevant State and Federal motor vehicle laws, rules and regulations
- Eliciting factual information and drawing valid conclusions
- Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with staff members and the general public
- Use and care of firearms
- Operate police equipment in emergency situations
- Exercise discretion in use of force
- Verbal and written communication, writing clear and concise reports
- Problem solving and using good judgment
Ability
- To prepare clear and concise reports
- To communicate effectively with staff members and the general public
- To maintain moral standards and integrity
- To work as a team and collaborate
- To obtain and maintain a Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) certification
- To make effective and reasonable decisions under pressure
- To operate law enforcement computers, software and database programs
- To maintain required firearms certification
- To understand and interpret laws and regulations
- To obtain and maintain an appointment from an Arizona Law Enforcement Agency
Pre-Employment Requirements
- AZPOST Full Authority certification
- Weapons certified in accordance with AZPOST standards and obtain the CVSA certification within 6 months of hire
- Valid Driver's License
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
Contact Us
For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 option 2. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-8188 option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.