ECD Authority Lateral Officer

Job Title

ECD Full Authority Lateral Officer ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

Job Location:

Port of Entry, US 89 Mile Post 551, Page, AZ 86040

Salary: $57,301.32 – $69,807.26 (Grade 20)

Hiring Incentive: $4,000

Closing Date: 01/21/2026

Under the general supervision of a Sergeant, an Officer focuses on public safety by protecting life, property and the state transportation infrastructure, 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, makes good decisions, makes arrests when necessary, maintains professionalism, testifies in court when required, prepares clear and concise written reports, exercises judgment in determining use of force, and promotes compliance with all state and federal laws, rules and regulations directly related to the duties of the position.

Individuals who have served honorably as a peace officer in Arizona and whose certification as a peace officer has lapsed, or served in another state or federal agency, may be eligible to gain Arizona POST certification through Waiver Testing in lieu of attending an Arizona Peace Officer basic course at an academy. Peace Officer Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT) is required. Background check and in‑state and out‑of‑state travel is required.

• Screen commercial driver/vehicle credentials
• Weigh commercial vehicles
• Perform enhanced vehicle identity inspections
• Ensure registration compliance
• Conduct commercial vehicle safety inspections
• Conduct traffic stops on commercial vehicles
• Enforce all pertinent laws, rules and regulations
• 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

• 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
• Prior service as a certified peace officer in Arizona, another state, or federal agency, meeting all 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 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. An individual who has served honorably as a peace officer in Arizona and whose certification as a peace officer has lapsed, or served in another state or a federal agency, may be eligible to gain Arizona POST certification through Waiver Testing in lieu of…