ECD Authority Lateral Officer

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona.

Always wanted to work in a law enforcement role either supporting or being an officer? Join this unique division that maintains the safety and compliance of our transportation network around the state at our borders. Our Enforcement and Compliance division offers roles from customer support, to dispatching, all the way to senior management!

($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

Port of Entry
I-40 Milepost 38
Topock, AZ 86436

• Salary: $57,301.32 - $69,807.26
• Grade: 20
• Closing date: 07/23/2026

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 in‑and out‑of‑state travel is required.

The Port of Entry is a 24/7 operation. Officers are subject to shift work and must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

• Screen commercial driver/vehicle credentials, weigh commercial vehicles, perform enhanced vehicle identity inspections, ensure registration compliance, conduct commercial vehicle safety inspections, and perform traffic stops on commercial vehicles.
• Issue applicable permits, route over‑dimensional loads, collect appropriate fees and taxes.
• Enforce all pertinent laws, rules and regulations and take appropriate enforcement action as authorized by state and federal motor vehicle and operator laws, rules and regulations.
• Inspect vehicles, dealer and salvage yard operations for compliance with state title and registration requirements and take appropriate enforcement action as authorized by state and federal motor vehicle and operator laws, rules and regulations.

• 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.
• Previous service as a certified peace officer in Arizona, another state, or federal agency and meet all minimum qualifications for certification as an Arizona peace officer.

• 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.
• Operating 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.
• Completing the basic and advanced training that demonstrates substantial comparability to the Arizona basic course.
• 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.
• Obtain and maintain a Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) certification.
• 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.
• Obtain an appointment from an Arizona Law Enforcement Agency.

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