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ECD Full Authority Lateral Officer ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)
State of ArizonaUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Aug 2026
💰 $69,807/yr($57,301/yr – $69,807/yr)
About the role
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<h1><span>DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION</span></h1>
<h2><span><em><span>Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona. </span></em></span></h2>
<h2><span><em><span> Always wanted to work in a law enforcement role either supporting or being an officer? <a href="https://vimeo.com/1143238969?fl=pl&fe=sh&turnstile=0.IRtzUWPt6c62R56gWXgk0OzqwT52zOvp7da_Rv5u8_qXwCTvSyeR0A67Us8LHzSsUdSCmqwPv3J8eLN0IB_5E4_d8Lr-uB4OYlw8MwGWXddpEipk5nIOP22U-JHCOh8KXH7IvHiOELlV5v4Lu4AFs5nNl-3asJOO7Kdx-haaxCv8N3RTZ1t_-wdb8sW4pd0fSmNgRtgVjslpdQbxGSoydl_p5nVR1iO8euZlJPrsX1IqFm7xUVs5Jd8vfQ3BdvoCkucawE56c-f2waHHywv4Bl4F4aoNhPCxc7ubALzWifp2XaljESLQLTwSx7fJsWflKCiTeBiSoZUKycuC7qaDjNzz8K4zWEhsOP12fz1ik-hFzHSkk05QUJ6CvqKg84pAXyhmPHHC9bVAYDQ-kl1KM8rbKvd0WzO6vzo_6gx3pVEh2BDD3SZV0S-w9J_B23nxa3K2K7VIStOgkzI-_2Qt70zraX9Mp5Mo7mFvb0XRcYEf2v_WtL4ClEIUWcp8RpDlaaBP8ga4cRjimKcvpi6WNNUZa0wBdwPJ9uoVQN4pKUKXCfwOHNJFlxV9U6Q9Frv2S3G-x2X2W-uG1pRSTNjlLzbao3bMQG3LtIx5HpnbjmR8XtfrPEGhIdMBJqGt3tF57s6MxEvEYgUcnwvT2Gy1IqJLXhfuBcRH04lcsOmEgrWLA2VOezww8kOo0DboOBL2WLAJ4hgrmziv5NFnbWTkbm8hMHfy_X5HhPNzNygX2KoPJJQMsyYo8_Y2ljD3tktV9XU9AlsM0XyBhD5KxjpFUbNQJ0fu-xKZwC6zmKSGo4kxcZ2VIwh2JcMmAxk-nc9OTikUowKmBayCH1TNVgieqmiOxSy0xmstZX_wdFhFF7UCfzJVZCeHU7hiHevDeRatkAk5Qpe--ac-8qLerWtqxQ.sQHYqd6pF6GJeWSe3zR6sg.0e27fc7efb76277ace704fb1cd37f9ff52cc95ec088e1c8bc0d008fc4bc4a807" title="ADOT ECD">Join this unique division</a> that maintains the safety and compliance of our transportation network around the state at our borders. Our Enforcement and Compliance division offers roles from customer support, to dispatching, all the way to senior management!</span></em></span></h2>
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<h3 dir="ltr"><span><strong>ECD Full Authority Lateral Officer<br/>($4,000 Hiring Incentive)</strong></span></h3>
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<span>Job Location:</span>
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<h4><span>Port of Entry<br/><br/>Interstate 8 E Milepost 1<br/><br/></span><span>Yuma, AZ 85366</span></h4>
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<span>Posting Details:</span>
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<h4><span><span>Salary: $57,301.32 - $69,807.26 <br/></span></span></h4>
<h4><span><span>Grade: 20<br/></span></span></h4>
<h4><span><span>Closing Date: 08/11/2026</span></span></h4>
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<span>Job Summary:</span>
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<p><span>Under the general supervision of a Sergeant, an Officer focuses on public safety by protecting life, property and the state transportation infrastructure, by 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, good decision making, makes arrests when necessary, professionalism, testifies in court when required, prepares clear and concise written reports, exercises judgment in determining use of force, and promotes compliance of all state and federal laws, rules and regulations directly related to the duties of the position. Background check and In and out of-state travel is required.</span></p>
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<span>Job Duties:</span>
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<p><span>Performs duties to include: screening commercial driver/vehicle credentials, weighing commercial vehicles, performing enhanced vehicle identity inspections, registration compliance, commercial vehicle safety inspections, conducting traffic stops on commercial vehicles, enforcement of all pertinent laws, rules and regulations and all other duties performed by Officers.<br/><br/>Performs the issuance of applicable permits, the routing of over-dimensional loads and the collection of appropriate fees and taxes. Take appropriate enforcement action as authorized by state and federal motor vehicle and operator laws, rules and regulations.<br/><br/>Performs the inspection of vehicles, dealer and salvage yard operations for compliance with State title and registration requirements. Take appropriate enforcement action as authorized by state and federal motor vehicle and operator laws, rules and regulations.</span></p>
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<span>Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):</span>
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<p><span><strong>Knowledge of:</strong><br/>• Pertinent State and Federal motor vehicle laws, rules and regulations.<br/>• Modern law enforcement methods, best practices and procedures.<br/>• Search and Seizure, rules of evidence and custody of prisoners.<br/>• Defensive tactics.<br/>• First Aid, CPR.<br/>• Court systems, procedures and protocols.<br/>• Activity reporting and accounting procedures established for the work system.<br/>• Principles of report writing.<br/>• Motor Vehicle Laws, rules and regulations; computer skills, report writing and basic money handling experience.<br/>• Google Workspace.<br/><br/><strong>Skills in:</strong><br/>• Interpreting relevant State and Federal motor vehicle laws, rules and regulations.<br/>• Eliciting factual information and drawing valid conclusions.<br/>• Establi
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