Law Enforcement Scale Officer: Motor Carrier Services
Law Enforcement Scale Officer: Motor Carrier Services
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Job Description
Training
Appointed MCS Officers shall receive the training outlined below. During this training some travel may be required the Department of Transportation provides lodging per diem and transportation for all training. Starting pay for new officers is $23.72/hr .
14 Phase FTO Training Learning the basics of MCS and its role in law enforcement.
Montana Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA) Law Enforcement Officer Basic Helena -12 Weeks. All time meals lodging uniforms and equipment are provided by MCS & MLEA.
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Inspector Training
* Part A 1 Week Commercial Driver Inspection
* Part B 1 Week Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspection
* General Hazardous Materials 1 Week
* Hazardous Materials Bulk Packages 1 Week
* Hazardous Materials Other Bulk Packages 1 Week
The initial training above can take anywhere from 1 1 years to complete once complete officers are eligible for the next level of the MCS Career Ladder and pay increases.
Qualifications - External
Minimum Qualifications:
Be at least 18 years of age.
Be a citizen of the United States
Possess a High School Diploma
Must have a valid drivers license.
Be a Montana resident at the time you are appointed as an officer.
Lateral candidates must have a current Law Enforcement Officer Basic (LEOB) certificate from MT or from another state issued within the last 5 years.
Applicants with felony convictions that could have resulted in imprisonment in a federal or state penitentiary are disqualified.
Additional Requirements: Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Be of good moral character and in sound active physical and mental condition.
Utilize active listening and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Adhere to the public safety officers code of ethics A.R.M. 23.13.203
Be reliable and dependable in performing job-related duties.
Entry-level applicant is one who has not graduated the MLEA Basic Law Enforcement Officer Basic Course in Montana and/or does not have any law enforcement experience.
A lateral applicant is someone who meets one of the following requirements:
Has graduated from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA) Law Enforcement Officer Basic Course within the last five years OR
Possesses a current Basic Law Enforcement POST Certificate (from Montana or another state) AND has been employed in a full-time sworn peace officer position within the last five years.
Testing
Entry level candidates will be required to pass the two tests noted below.
POST Standards & Associates National Police Officer Selection Test.
Montana Physical Abilities Test (MPAT) physical fitness test.
Selection Process
Oral Interview Applicants must complete a behavioral based structured interview.
Intensive Background Check
Fingerprint and name based criminal history background.
Drug and Alcohol testing
Psychological and physical testing
Only on-line applications are accepted. In order to be considered for this position you must apply by midnight on the closing date. By applying online you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.
All documentation required to establish Military Preference or as required as part of the application must be submitted by the closing date to be considered during the selection process.
Required Application Materials:
- Online Application
Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as Relevant.
The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for multiple Motor Carrier Services (MCS) Law Enforcement Officers for the following Weigh Stations: BILLINGSARMINGTON JCT. CULBERTSON HAVRE LIMA SHELBY
Job Overview:
MCS Enforcement Officers are responsible for helping regulate the international and domestic commercial and agricultural motor carrier industry. They are also responsible to enforce international federal and state commercial motor carrier laws at both fixed and mobile locations throughout Montana. MCS Enforcement Officers regulate and enforce law individually or with other officers in densely populated and remote areas of the state. Officers have full autonomous decision-making authority on a wide range of regulation and enforcement issues including height width and weight restrictions vehicle licensing and motor fuel tax requirements hazardous material transportation restrictions and vehicle operator and load safety. MCS Enforcement places its highest priority in the safety of the traveling public and the protection of Montanas infrastructure.
For a full job description please contact Angela Murolo at
Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:
Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
Health Dental and Vision Insurance
Access to Montana Health Centers low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
Paid vacation sick leave and holidays
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Benefits apply on first day of employment
Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer
For information on the Montana Department of Transportations mission vision and values please visit our website: State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agencys HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.
State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Hourly
