ECD Authority Lateral Officer

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

ECD FULL AUTHORITY LATERAL OFFICER ( $4,000 Hiring Incentive )

Job Location:

Enforcement Offices, 7339 E Paradise Ln, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

• Salary: $57,301.32 - $69,807.26
• Grade: 20
• Closing Date: 03/10/2026
• This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive

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‑state/out‑of‑state travel is required.

• Screen commercial driver/vehicle credentials, weigh commercial vehicles, perform enhanced vehicle identity inspections, registration compliance, commercial vehicle safety inspections.
• Conduct traffic stops on commercial vehicles, enforce all pertinent laws, rules and regulations and all other duties performed by Officers.
• Issue applicable permits, route over‑dimensional loads and collect appropriate fees and taxes. 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. 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• Completed 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.

Knowledge of Motor Vehicle Laws, rules and regulations; computer skills, report writing and basic money handling experience. 1 year of law enforcement experience.

• Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST) Full Authority certifications.
• Weapons certified in accordance with AZPOST standards and obtain the CVSA certification within 6 months of hire.
• Individuals who have served honorably as a peace officer in Arizona and their certification has lapsed, or served in another State may…