Job Vacancy Announcement-MCCD Officer Cadet
Job Vacancy Announcement-MCCD Officer Cadet
Position Title: MCCD - Officer Cadet
Location: Statewide- Positions available in all Regions
MCCD CAREER PATH:
- MCCD Officer Cadet- $40,080
- MCO1 - $50,900 (upon completion of POST certification)
- MCO2 - $54,344 annually (NAS I A & B Training and 18 months service as a Compliance Officer I)
- MCO3 - $60,836 annually (Basic HAZMAT, Cargo Tank and Bulk Packaging Training and 4 years of total sworn service)
- Senior MCCD Officer- $63,627
- Master MCCD Officer- $$66,559
MOTOR CARRIER COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Are you are interested in a rewarding career as a certified law enforcement officer specializing in commercial vehicle safety enforcement?
If so, the Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) is hiring capable, competent professionals who possess the ability to interpret and enforce complex laws, rules, and regulations specific to commercial vehicle and driver safety.
Ensuring that commercial motor carriers, vehicles, drivers operate safely on Georgia’s highways is a vital part of the Georgia Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) commitment to increasing highway safety in Georgia.
We offer:
Ø Take home patrol cars.
Ø You may use your patrol car to commute as long as you live within 50 air miles of the region territory.
Ø The ability to patrol primarily in any of the counties listed in this announcement considering region needs.
Duties & Responsibilities: Under immediate supervision and within a progressive training capacity, acquires knowledge and experience necessary to enforce applicable State and Federal laws, rules and regulations governing commercial motor vehicle and the transportation of hazardous materials. Operates and monitors electronic equipment at an inspection facility. DPS offers a number of opportunities for specialized assignments for Motor Carrier Compliance Officers throughout their career.
Upon successful completion of P.O.S.T. Mandate Training. This position also requires successful completion of a 12 Week Advanced Academy and 12 Weeks of Field Training.
- Checks commercial motor vehicles for appropriate registration, fuel tax permits, over dimensional permits, and bills of lading;
- Enforces state laws with special emphasis on statutes relating to the operation of commercial vehicles on public roads.
- Exercises the powers generally authorized by the State of Georgia for law enforcement officers when in the performance of assigned duties as specified in O.C.G.A. 35-2-101.
- Receives instruction in the use of portable scales and other equipment to detect and identify commercial motor vehicle violations in an assigned geographical area, utilizing portable scales and other equipment to detect and identify commercial motor vehicle violations.
- Receives instruction in monitoring traffic and enforcing laws pertaining to High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes through designated areas
MCCD Law Enforcement Officers routinely:
- Patrol highways and roadways to enforce Georgia’s traffic and criminal laws as they relate to commercial vehicle and driver safety;
- Perform safety compliance inspections of commercial vehicles, drivers, and shipments of hazardous materials.
- Assist in the investigation of traffic crashes involving commercial motor vehicles;
- Utilize portable and permanent scales to screen commercial vehicles for violations of the state’s weight and dimension laws;
- As assigned, enforce state laws pertaining to High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) and High Occupancy Toll (HOT) Lanes in designated areas of the state.
Provide public outreach and education to motor carriers, drivers, and the motoring public on commercial vehicle safety.
NOTE: The DPS Uniform and Appearance Policy has changed to allow applicants with some visible tattoos in a short sleeve uniform shirt to wear a long sleeve shirt.
Applicants with tattoos or brands will be disqualified for either of the following:
- Tattoos/brands that depict or support criminal behavior, drug usage, nudity, profanity, promiscuity, subversive groups, bigotry, etc.
- Tattoos/brands on the neck, face, head, hands, and fingers that are visible while on duty and/or in a long sleeve uniform shirt. Tattoos on the arm must not be below the crease of the wrist. Exceptions include tattoos/brands that are covered by one ring per hand, or by a watch band on either the left or right wrist. Uniform members with tattoos visible in a short sleeve uniform shirt (generally, below the crease of the arm and tip of the elbow) will wear the class A uniform (long sleeve shirt).
As a POST certified peace officer, please carefully read the following:
The Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) is unable to reimburse other law enforcement agencies for training expenses as defined by § 35-8-22. Therefore, DPS has determined that any currently certified peace officer as defined by §35-8-2 will not be hired by DPS until at least 24 months after the completion of basic mandate training. This will not apply to candidates who were not employed by another Georgia law enforcement agency while completing basic mandate training. Applicants for Motor Carrier Compliance Officer must have worked for their current agency for at least 22 months after the completion of mandate training before they will be allowed to participate in a PT session.
Veteran’s Benefits:
Eligible veterans for GI Bill benefits can receive 24 months’ worth of stipend pay from the Veteran’s Administration in addition to the salary paid by DPS while in the academy and during on the job training after graduation. The current OJT rates vary by which GI Bill the veteran selects and time of service.
Minimum Training & Experience: Applicant must be 20 years of age or older, possess a valid driver's license, a citizen of the United States; possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Applicants must successfully pass the pre-employment hiring process which includes completion of background/polygraph investigation, panel interview and psychological/medical evaluation. Cadets must also meet other requirements for certification as a peace officer set forth by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.).
Physical Fitness Standards: The Physical Fitness Program is an evaluation based on the recommendation of the Cooper's Institute in terms of absolute standards (same job = same standard). These standards are reflective of the minimum fitness level an individual must possess to perform their job regardless of their age or gender.
The following events will comprise the assessment:
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Physical Training (PT) Event |
Minimum Standard |
WATCH: Informational video with detailed instructions on how to perform each event. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0F6fJAURh88 All applicants are encouraged to view the informational video to help them prepare to succeed in this step in the hiring process. |
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Sit Ups |
(#) 30 in one minute (hands held over the ears, rest in the up position |
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Push Ups |
(#) 21 in 1 minute (rest in the up position) |
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1.5 Mile Run You will be required to run 1.5 miles within 15 minutes and 34 Seconds (15:34) |
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ROWING Candidates who choose to row must adhere to the following:
Please see the following link to fill in your age, weight and gender to determine the time you must complete the row to reach the 50% VO2 max standard: https://dps.georgia.gov/rowing-form-site-page Please see the following video link for tips to successfully complete the rowing: Concept2 Rower Technique Video Please see the following video link that will demonstrate common rowing technique errors: |
Please note that these are the minimum standards for consideration for employment.
Medical Standards: Vision: minimum vision of 20/100 uncorrected in each eye, and corrected to 20/40 or better in both eyes with glasses or contact lenses. Additional medical standards must be met prior to final offer of employment.
Preferred Qualifications: 24 Months of verifiable road experience as a P.O.S.T. certified Peace Officer.
Please note these important dates for the next steps in the hiring process:
Upcoming Regional PT Dates:
Region A – Cartersville
September 24, 2022 8:00am
October 8, 2022 8:00am
November 12, 2022 8:00am
December 3, 2022 8:00am
Cartersville Middle School
825 Douthit Ferry Road
Cartersville, GA 30120
MCO Ford
(470) 477-7651
MCO McAfee
(470) 477-7664
[email protected]
Region B- Commerce
September 4, 2022, 4:00 pm
September 18, 2022, 4:00 pm
October 2, 2022, 4:00 pm
Commerce Middle School
7690 Jefferson Rd
Commerce GA 30529
MCCD Officer J. Martin
Badge # 7770
Contact number (470)432-6231
Region C Atlanta
September 24th , 2022, 10:00am
Miller Grove High School
2645 Dekalb Medical Pkwy
Lithonia, GA 30058
MCO T.Truitt
(470) 477-7673
MCO C. Jackson
(470) 477-7625
[email protected]
October 1st , 2022, 10:00am
Mays Track
3450 Benjamin E Mays Dr SW
Atlanta, GA 30331
MCO T. Truitt
(470) 477-7673
MCO C. Jackson
(470) 477-7625
[email protected]
December 3rd , 2022, 10:00am
Track Georgia-Phoenix II Park
741 Connally St SE
Atlanta, GA 30315
MCO T. Truitt
(470) 477-7673
MCO C. Jackson
(470) 477-7625
[email protected]
Region D
09/23/2022 @ 0900
Lake Bottom Park
1505 Cherokee Avenue
Columbus, GA 31904
10/21/2022 @ 0900
Thomaston Civic Center
101 Civic Center Drive
Thomaston, GA 30286
Region E
Region E - Grovetown
September 16th, 2022, 8:00am
October 21st, 2022, 8:00am
November 18th, 2022, 8:00am
Thomson High School
1160 Whiteoak Rd
Thomson Ga 30824
MCO3 Rodriguez
470-477-7581
MCO3 Echols
470-477-7634
REGION F – STATESBORO
October 7, 2022, 9 am Statesboro GSU Campus
December 9, 2022, 9 am Savannah Armstrong Campus
Statesboro GSU Campus
2687 Bunny Akins Blvd, Statesboro, GA 30458
Savannah Armstrong Campus
11935 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31419
MCO2 Johnson
(404) 670-7925
Region G:
10/15/2022 10:30 AM
Sumter County High School
805 Harrold Ave
Americus, GA 31709
11/12/2022 9:00 Am
Colquitt County Achievement Center
1800 Park Ave
Moultrie, GA 31768
12/10/2022 10:00 AM
Bainbridge Middle School
1301 E College St
Bainbridge, GA 39819
MCO2 Nicolas Harrison 7751
404-772-0917 OR
470-477-7751
Region H
Sept. 24th @ 0900hrs
Valdosta Ga
NB Weigh Station
I75N MM23
Oct. 8th @ 0900hrs
Crisp County Rec Dep
1205 5th St N.
Cordele Ga 31015
Jared M. Boyd #7624
Georgia Department of Public Safety
Motor Carrier Compliance Division
Station 18 Region H
Region H Recruiter
Office: 229-244-1331
Cell:470-477-7624
Region I:
09/24/22 09:00 am
Camden County High School
6300 Laurel Island Pkwy. Kingsland, GA. 31548
Entrance to track is behind high school - Wildcat Dr.
10/21/22 09:00 am
Alma Welcome Center/ Bacon County
504 N. Pierce St. Alma, GA. 31510
11/11/22 09:00 am
McIntosh County south bound Inspection Station 20
I95 Southbound Mile Marker 55/56
MCO3 Scott Cutler
# 404-852-3362
Forsyth, Georgia- PT Dates
Friday, September 30, 2022
Friday, November 18, 2022
Friday, December 16, 2022
Physical Testing (PT) and Oral Interview (Same Date)
· PT will start promptly at 9:00 am.
· Oral Interview will immediately follow for those candidates who successfully complete the PT.
· Candidates will be allowed to attend the oral interview in their PT attire.
· You will need to bring your completed background packet to the Oral Interview.
The Physical Fitness Test and the Oral Interviews will be held at:
Georgia Public Safety Training Center (Meet in the Gymnasium)
1000 Indian Springs Drive
Forsyth, Georgia 31029
You must print and complete the background packet for submission to Human Resources on the date of your PT Assessment.
Please click the following link below to access our website and background packet http://dps.georgia.gov/employment-forms
Instructions for current state employees to apply for this position:
Click on :https://careers.georgia.gov/jobs/mccd-officer-cadet-26736
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First time logging in? :
Your username is your TeamWorks (PeopleSoft) Employee ID.
The initial password will be the last four digits of your Social Security, followed by the first four letters of your last name, in upper case (ALL CAPS). You will then be asked to change your password.
- Once you access your account, you will then see the job announcement. Click on “Apply now” and follow the steps needed to create your profile and upload your résumé.
- If you have any questions or problems, please contact Human Resources at 404-624-7553 or email [email protected].
Application deadline: Friday, December 9, 2022
This is an unclassified position unless filled by a classified employee. Only applicants chosen for interview will be contacted.
The Georgia Department of Public Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employees and applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, natural origin, age, disability or genetic information.