Mediabistro logo
job logo

Scale Officer 1-Shelby

Munro Footwear Group, Nashville, TN, United States


Job Description – Motor Carrier Services Scale Officer 1 – Shelby (26140154)

Overview
The

Montana Department of Transportation

is recruiting for

Motor Carrier Enforcement Scale Officers . The Motor Carrier Services (MCS) Enforcement Bureau consists of uniformed peace officers that protect Montana’s highway system and ensure the safety of the travelling public. This position is assigned to a fixed weigh station to enforce international, federal, and state commercial motor carrier laws. Enforcement officers regulate and enforce law individually or with other officers in densely populated and remote areas of the state. Officers have full autonomous decision-making authority on a wide range of regulation and enforcement issues, including height, width, and weight restrictions, vehicle licensing and motor fuel tax requirements, hazardous material transportation restrictions, and vehicle, operator, and load safety. This is completed following the principles and practices of professional law enforcement, combined with federal and state motor carrier laws, and policy and regulations specific to each of these individual areas in order to maintain Montana’s eligibility for full highway construction funding.

Benefits

Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance

Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families

State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek

Benefits apply on first day of employment

Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer

Qualifications
Applicants must comply with title 7-32-303 MCA which states that no peace officer in the State of Montana shall be appointed who does not meet the following peace officer qualifying standards:

Be a citizen of the United States; be at least 18 years of age; pass a fingerprint criminal records check; not be convicted of a crime for which the person could have been imprisoned in a federal or state penitentiary; be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation; be examined by a licensed physician appointed by the employing authority to determine the applicant is free from any mental or physical condition that might adversely affect performance of the duties of a peace officer

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

English Language — knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar

Psychology — knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation;

Customer and Personal Service — knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction

Telecommunications — knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems

Technology — knowledge of personal computers, telecommunications systems and specialty enforcement, service and reporting software applications

Mathematics — knowledge of basic math

Clerical — knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and financial records, and other office procedures and terminology

Computers and Electronics — knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming

Employment Requirements

The following requirements must be fulfilled pre-employment:

Pass the 4-part National Police Officer Selection Test

Complete the Montana Physical Abilities Test (MPAT) administered by the Montana Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA) within a specified time

Successful applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the Department prior to offer of employment

The following are conditions of post-employment:

Graduate from the MLEA or equivalent

Retain a basic certificate from the Montana Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)

Take a formal Oath of Office

Successfully complete a structured Field Officer Training (FTO) program

Driver’s record will be verified. Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes the Department to obtain the applicant’s permanent driving records. Compliance with Mont. Admin. R. 2.6.201, "State Vehicle Use," and MDT Policy #6.03.001, "State Vehicle Use Policy" are conditions of employment.

Salary and Benefits Package
Salary: $26.22 – $28.23 per hour.

Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible

Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Contact Information
Contact Name: Thomas Skoog

Contact Email: tskoog@mt.gov

Contact Phone: 406-475-0709

Equal Opportunity Statement
The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division, at 406.444.6054.

Proof of Eligibility
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire. Generally, sponsorship for work authorization is not available through the State of Montana. MDT is not enrolled in E-Verify and is unable to hire F-1 STEM OPT visa candidates.

#J-18808-Ljbffr