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About the Role

Join a unique division within the DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION that maintains the safety and compliance of Arizona's transportation network. This role supports law enforcement efforts at our state borders, offering opportunities from customer support to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Focuses on public safety by protecting life, property, and state transportation infrastructure.
• Provides safe and efficient movement of commercial traffic through Arizona.
• Enforces all state and federal laws and regulations related to commercial vehicle enforcement and regulatory compliance.
• Completes 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 the use of force.
• Promotes compliance with all state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Screens commercial driver/vehicle credentials.
• Weighs commercial vehicles.
• Performs enhanced vehicle identity inspections.
• Ensures registration compliance.
• Conducts commercial vehicle safety inspections.
• Performs 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.

Requirements

• Background check required.
• In and out-of-state travel is required.
• Must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license.
• Must complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks.
• Must maintain acceptable driving records.
• Must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Skills

• Knowledge of pertinent State and Federal motor vehicle laws, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of modern law enforcement methods, best practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Search and Seizure, rules of evidence, and custody of prisoners.
• Knowledge of Defensive tactics.
• Knowledge of First Aid, CPR.
• Knowledge of Court systems, procedures, and protocols.
• Knowledge of Activity reporting and accounting procedures.
• Knowledge of principles of report writing.
• 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.
• Google Workspace.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Communicate effectively with staff members and the general public.
• Maintain moral standards and integrity.
• Work as a team and collaborate.
• Make effective and reasonable decisions under pressure.
• Operate law enforcement computers, software, and database programs.
• Maintain required firearms certification.
• Understand and interpret laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of Motor Vehicle Laws, rules and regulations.
• Computer skills.
• Report writing.
• Basic money handling experience.

Location

• PORT OF ENTRY
• HWY 89A MILEPOST 699.0
• FREDONIA, AZ 86022

Work Type

• Full Authority Officer

Experience Level

• 1 year of law enforcement experience.

Education Level

• 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.
• 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.
• Have completed the basic and advanced training that demonstrates substantial comparability to the Arizona basic course.
• To obtain an appointment from an Arizona Law Enforcement Agency.

Salary/Compensations

• $57,301.32 - $69,807.26

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

About the Company

• DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
• BE A PART OF AN INNOVATIVE AND COLLABORATIVE TEAM DRIVING A SAFER TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM FOR ARIZONA.
• OUR ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE DIVISION OFFERS ROLES FROM CUSTOMER SUPPORT, TO DISPATCHING, ALL THE WAY TO SENIOR MANAGEMENT!
• Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.
• ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.