Motor Carrier Enforcement Officer II

Motor Carrier Enforcement Officer II

Requirements

• Must be Oklahoma full law enforcement CLEET certified
• Must be a high school graduate
• At least three (3) years practical experience in the transportation industry or in the field of law enforcement
• One (1) year of experience as a CLEET certified peace officer
• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age
• Must be willing and able to be on call twenty-four (24) hours per day
• Must be willing to travel frequently and be away from home for extended periods of time
• Must be willing to relocate to the place of assignment
• Must be willing to accept the physical discomforts and/or dangers inherent in the work

Responsibilities

• Patrols roads and highways or operates a weigh station to identify motor carriers operating in violation of state regulatory laws
• Stops apparent violators, inspects vehicles and documents to determine compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Evaluates truck contents to identify substances being transported in violation of the law or established safety standards
• Enforces state size and weight laws and overweight and oversize permits
• Issues citations or warnings, determining applicable fees and penalties in accordance with state law
• Serves warrants, writs and notices issued by the Corporation Commission
• May detain violators; accept bonds guaranteeing court appearance; testifies at trials and hearings
• Impounds improperly registered vehicles until the vehicle is properly registered and applicable fees are paid
• Performs vehicle and driver safety inspections in accordance with national standards
• Provides assistance and information to law enforcement entities and motor vehicle license agents with regard to state motor vehicle and motor fuel laws
• Serves as liaison with the public concerning motor carrier problems and issues
• Investigates complaints regarding service, damage settlements, illegal dumping and storage or transportation of deleterious substances
• Provides initial response to accident scenes involving deleterious and hazardous materials
• Notifies appropriate agencies and local authorities; provides technical guidance or supervision to others at the scene
• Performs detailed inspections at illegal dumping sites; prepares reports of inspections
• Assists legal department in preparing for trials or administrative hearings
• Conducts investigations involving pollution related incidents

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.