CMV Enforcement Officer

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CMV Enforcement Officer 1 )

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for Motor Carrier Enforcement Scale Officers. This position is assigned to a fixed weigh station to enforce international, federal, and state commercial motor carrier laws. Officers regulate and enforce laws including height, width, weight restrictions, vehicle licensing, motor fuel tax, hazardous material transport, and vehicle, operator, and load safety.

Enforce commercial motor carrier laws and regulations, enforce vehicle and hazardous material restrictions, conduct inspections, investigate violations, and maintain accurate records. Officers exercise full autonomous decision‑making authority on a wide range of regulation and enforcement issues.

Applicants must comply with title 7-32-303 MCA and must meet peace officer qualifying standards: citizen of the United States, at least 18 years old, pass fingerprint criminal record check, not convicted of a crime that could have led to imprisonment, good moral character, and be medically fit as determined by a licensed physician.

• Knowledge, skills and abilities:
  
  English language, psychology, customer and personal service, telecommunications, technology, mathematics, clerical, computers and electronics.

• Pass the 4‑part National Police Officer Selection Test.
• Complete the Montana Physical Abilities Test (MPAT) within a specified time.
• Pass a pre‑employment drug test.
• Graduate from the MLEA or equivalent and retain a basic certificate from the Montana Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
• Take a formal Oath of Office and complete a structured Field Officer Training (FTO) program.

• Culture of public service and work/life balance.
• Access to Montana Health Centers and low‑cost clinics for employees and families.
• State retirement plan and deferred compensation savings.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Overtime compensation or compensatory time for work > 40 hours per week.
• Benefits apply on first day of employment.
• Relocation assistance may be offered.

Hourly: $26.22 – $28.23. Telework eligibility:
Not telework eligible.

Thomas Skoog
tskoog
406‑475‑0709

The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, veterans, and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process or alternative format may contact the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division.

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