Port of Entry Officer II

Port of Entry Officer II

Requirements

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age
• Must possess a high school diploma
• Must have three (3) years’ experience in the transportation industry or in the field of law enforcement
• Must be certified as an inspector for North American Standard Inspections Level I, Hazardous Materials/Transportation of Dangerous Goods Inspections, and Cargo Tank Inspections or have one (1) year of experience as a CLEET certified law enforcement officer

Responsibilities

• Operates at and around a port of entry or weigh station to conduct inspections on commercial motor vehicles and drivers
• Declares and marks commercial motor vehicles and drivers Out-of-Service
• Verifies permits, registration, and decals
• Impounds vehicles when applicable
• Enforce state laws and administrative rules and federal regulations
• Creates reports and maintains relevant documentation and information
• Inspects vehicles and documents to determine compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and evaluates truck contents to identify substances being transported in violation of the law or established safety standards
• Enforces state size and weight laws
• Issues citations or warnings, properly applies applicable fees and penalties in accordance with state law and arrests violators; testifies at trials and hearings
• Performs vehicle and driver safety inspections in accordance with federal standards
• Serves as liaison with the public concerning motor carrier problems and issues; explains the requirements and application of existing statutes and rules

Preferred Qualifications

• Willing and able to be on call twenty-four (24) hours per day
• Willing to travel frequently and be away from home for extended periods of time
• Willing to relocate to the place of assignment
• Willing to accept the physical discomforts and/or dangers inherent in the work