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State of Montana Law Enforcement Scale Officer: MCS (Multiple Locations) in Butte, Montana
The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for multiple Motor Carrier Services (MCS) Law Enforcement Officers for our Weigh Stations. Locations available include: Billings, Butte, Coutts, Culbertson, Great Falls (Armington Jct.), Haugan, Wibaux and Lima. Job Overview: MCS Enforcement Officers are responsible for helping regulate the international and domestic commercial and agricultural motor carrier industry. They are also responsible to enforce international, federal, and state commercial motor carrier laws at both fixed and mobile locations throughout Montana. MCS 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. MCS Enforcement places its highest priority in the safety of the traveling public and the protection of Montana’s infrastructure. This position is eligible to receive a statutory increase of $1.50 on July 1, 2024. Benefits of working for the Montana Department of Transportation and the State of Montana include: • Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance • Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available (if applicable) • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Benefits apply on the first day of employment. *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 • Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness • Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer. *Training Appointed MCS Officers shall receive the training outlined below. During this training some travel may be required, the Department of Transportation provides lodging, per diem, and transportation for all training. Starting pay for new officers is $23.72/hr . • 14 Phase FTO Training – Learning the basics of MCS and its role in law enforcement. • Montana Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA) Law Enforcement Officer Basic, Helena -12 Weeks. All time, meals, lodging, uniforms, and equipment are provided by MCS & MLEA. • Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Inspector Training *Part A – 1 Week, Commercial Driver Inspection *Part B – 1 Week, Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspection *General Hazardous Materials – 1 Week *Hazardous Materials, Bulk Packages– 1 Week *Hazardous Materials, Other Bulk Packages – 1 Week The initial training above can take anywhere from 1 – 1 ½ years to complete, once complete, officers are eligible for the next level of the MCS Career Ladder and pay increases. *Minimum Qualifications: • Be at least 18 years of age. • Be a citizen of the United States • Possess a High School Diploma • Must have a valid driver's license. • Be a Montana resident at the time you are appointed as an officer. • Lateral candidates must have a current Law Enforcement Officer Basic (LEOB) certificate from MT or from another state issued within the last 5 years. • Applicants with felony convictions that could have resulted in imprisonment in a federal or state penitentiary are disqualified. Additional Requirements: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Be of good moral character and in sound, active physical and mental condition. • Utilize active listening and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. • Adhere to the public safety officers code of ethics A.R.M. 23.13.203 • Be reliable and dependable in performing job-related duties. Entry-level applicant is one who has not graduated the MLEA Basic Law Enforcement Officer Basic Course in Montana and/or does not have any law enforcement experience. A lateral applicant is someone who meets one of the following requirements: • Has graduated from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA) Law Enforcement Officer Basic Course within the last five years OR • Possesses a current Basic Law Enforcement POST Certificate (from Montana or another state) AND has been employed in a full-time sworn peace officer position within the last five years. Testing Entry level candidates will be required to pass the two tests noted below. • POST, Standards & Associates National Police Officer Selection Test. • Montana Physical Abilities Test (MPAT) physical fitness test. Selection Process • Oral Interview – Applicants must complete a behavioral based structured interview. • Intensive Background Check • Fingerprint and name based criminal history background. • Drug and Alcohol testing • Psychological and physical testing Only on-line applications are accepted. In order to be considered for this position, you must apply by midnight on the closing date. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application. All documentation required to establish Military Preference or as required as part of the application must be submitted by the closing date to be considered during the selection process. The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury-free workplace. 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 Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. *Title: *Law Enforcement Scale Officer: MCS (Multiple Locations) Location: Butte Requisition ID: 23143257 Other Locations: Culbertson, Billings, Belt, Lima, Haugan, Sweet Grass/Coutts, Great Falls, Wibaux