Our Mission "We, the Commercial Vehicle Division, through education and enforcement, ensure compliance with commercial motor vehicle regulations to protect resources, prevent collisions, and save lives."

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

• Armed, limited enforcement powers officer responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement.

Duties

• Physical inspection of the commercial vehicle and load for conformity to size, weight, and load restrictions; safety and mechanical requirements as determined by state and federal laws, rules and requirements. Also responsible for inspection of driver for conformity to licensing, log book, and permit requirements as determined by state and federal laws, rules and requirements. Required to prepare case and inspection reports to properly document violations and findings in support of legal action in district, superior, and civil court actions. Required to operate radio, computer and scales systems as well as safely operate a motor vehicle. May be required to operate radiological monitoring devices on radioactive loads as required by state and federal laws. 

 COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TRAINING

• The applicant selected will be required to complete a phased training program designed to ensure the employee is trained on both the requirements for Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), inspection of commercial motor vehicles, as well as those aspects necessary for officer safety. During phases 1 and 2, the employee will be an at-will employee and will be required to complete each phase of the training and testing. The CVSA training is a federal managed training program. Candidates who fail this training may be granted one retest, and failure of the retest is grounds for termination.

• PHASE ONE of the training will consist of on-the-job-training at the eventual work site. During this training the employee will work under the direct supervision of CVEO's to develop a basic understanding of the process of inspecting Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMV).

• PHASE TWO of the training will consist of attendance at Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer Basic Training. This eleven to thirteen week training program is designed to train the employee on those job skills necessary to perform the duties of CVEO 1. This includes first aid, firearms training, defensive tactics, as well as training in Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) inspection procedures. At the successful completion of Phase two training, employees will begin a one-year probationary period.

• PHASE THREE of the training will consist of supervised inspections at the assigned work site. Upon completion of 32 supervised CMV inspections the employee will be certified as a Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer 1.
  
  

• Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) certified inspectors conduct levels 1-5 CVSA North American Standard inspections. These inspections examine the commercial driver's license, medical certificate, logbook, and vehicle equipment. (See RCW 46.32 )
• The Commercial Vehicle Division, in partnership with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, works to ensure the safe transportation of school children through the inspection of over 9,300 school buses annually.
• With the implementation of intelligent transportation technology at our ports of entry, CVD is striving to make Washington highways safe, enhance freight mobility, and increase economic interests of our state and the commercial transportation industry. (See the Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Network Web site )
• The major objective of Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) is to reduce the number and severity of commercial motor vehicle collisions and hazardous material incidents on interstate and state highways. This task is accomplished through comprehensive inspections of commercial motor vehicles and their drivers.
• The Compliance and Review Section conducts in-depth reviews of carrier compliance with safety and hazardous materials regulations. (See Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration )
• The Commercial Vehicle Division (CVD) is responsible for promoting safe travel of commercial vehicles on state highways. This is accomplished by conducting driver and vehicle inspections and enforcing size, weight and load laws. (See RCW 46.44 )

• The Fuel Tax Evasion Task Force, comprised of personnel from the Washington State Patrol and the Department of Licensing, which works to educate the public and industry, and to investigate suspected evasion and enforce the fuel tax laws. The task force vigorously pursues criminal and civil prosecution of fuel-tax evaders.

OPENINGS, APPLICATIONS & HIRING PROCESS

Openings and Application

Currently Hiring:

Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer 1

Applying:
The application process is now available on line by clicking on the job you are interested in above or by going to the WA State Department of Personnel website (www.careers.wa.gov). To talk to a recruiter call 1-360-596-3824 or email Officer Ryan Wiese at ryan.wiese@wsp.wa.gov .  For further assistance once you have submitted your application please contact Yvette Fabregas at 360-704-2308 or yvette.fabregas@wsp.wa.gov.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Be a citizen of the United States of America at the time of employment.
• Possess a valid unrestricted Washington State Drivers driver's license at the time of employment.
• Candidates can have no felony convictions, nor any convictions felony or misdemeanor carrying a domestic violence caveat.
• Failure to successfully pass firearms, defensive tactics, or first aide training/qualification is grounds for termination.
• Be willing to work week-ends, holidays, rotating shifts.
• Work in all weather conditions.

Desirable Qualifications:

• One year experience in one or more of the following: Communications Officer, Vehicle Identification Number Inspector, or a law enforcement officer.
• Certification or completion of a vocational training program, or one year of college-level coursework in police science, business administration, public administration or equivalent will substitute for the above require experience.

Background

All Washington State Patrol applicants are subject to background investigations, including a polygraph examination, because of the nature of the work and the security requirements. See the Employment Requirements (Personal Background Evaluation) page for more information. When a polygraph is offered to an applicant, they must bring with them a certified copy of their driving record from the Department of Licensing to the polygraph appointment.

Hiring Process:

• Complete on-line application through E-Recruiting
• Interview and testing
• Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment polygraph examination
• Be approved for employment after a thorough background investigation
• A conditional offer of employment is made to the successful applicant(s)
• Successfully pass a departmental psychological examination and psychological interview.

Special Note - You may apply to take this test only twice in a 12-month period with at least 30 days between tests.

How to apply:

Apply online at http://careers.wa.gov/.  You will be asked to complete an employment profile (application) and take an exam, which is an evaluation of your experience and training. The deadline to apply for any of these positions is June 30, 2008.

Some locations where you may access computer terminals are:

• Dept. of Personnel, 600 S Franklin, Olympia, WA
• Work Source Centers (see locations at: http://www.wa.gov/esd/work/localconnections.htm)
• Public libraries (see locations at:
  http://wlo.statelib.wa.gov/libsearch.cfm)

Those needing technical assistance or accommodation with this process should call 360-664-1960, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Keep a copy of your application. You may be asked to provide it if contacted for an interview.

BENEFITS, SALARIES & RANK STRUCTURE

Benefits:

• All uniforms and equipment, including side arms furnished by the department
• Retirement plans
• Life insurance and medical, dental, and hospitalization programs subsidized by the state
• Annual vacation leave accrued at one day a month, and increases with longevity
• Sick leave accrued at one day a month.

Salaries:

Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer 1
$2,855 - $3,699 per month (Range 38SP)

Rank Structure:
An excellent career path is also available for those who wish to become involved in training and management:

• Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer 1
• Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer 2 (Lead Worker)
• Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer 3 (Supervisor)
• Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer 4 (Manager )