MCCD Officer Cadet
Job Vacancy Announcement- MCCD Officer Cadet
Location: Statewide- Positions available in all Regions
MCCD CAREER PATH:
- MCCD Officer Cadet- $48,843
- MCO1 - $62,176 (upon completion of POST certification)
- MCO2 - $65,758 annually (NAS I A & B Training and 18 months service as a Compliance Officer I)
- MCO3 - $72,509 annually (Basic HAZMAT, Cargo Tank and Bulk Packaging Training and 4 years of total sworn service)
- Senior MCCD Officer- $75,412
- Master MCCD Officer- $78,461
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:
| # | Physical Training (PT) Event | Minimum Standard | WATCH: Informational video with detailed instructions on how to perform each event.
All applicants are encouraged to view the informational video to help them prepare to succeed in this step in the hiring process. |
| 1 | Sit Ups | (#) 30 in one minute (hands held over the ears, rest in the up position | |
| 2 | Push Ups | (#) 21 in 1 minute (rest in the up position) |
| 3 | 1.5 Mile Run You will be required to run 1.5 miles within 15 minutes and 34 Seconds (15:34) |
*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.
Important Dates:
Region A
Sonoraville Recreation Department
Date: April 5th, 2025
Time: 9:00am
Address: 7494 Fairmount Hwy SE Calhoun, GA 30701
Recruiter: MCO Lewallen (404)-470-7771 [email protected]
Sonoraville Recreation Department
Date: May 8th, 2025
Time: 6:30pm
Address: 7494 Fairmount Hwy SE, GA 30701
Recruiter: MCO Lewallen (404)-470-7771 [email protected]
Region B
Commerce Middle School
Date: February 15th
Time: 6:00 PM
Address: 7690 Jefferson Road
Commerce, GA 30529
Recruiter: MCO Martin (470) 477-7770 [email protected]
Recruiter: MCO Fortson (470) 477 7675 [email protected]
Commerce Middle School
Date: February 19th
Time: 5:00 PM
Address: 7690 Jefferson Road
Commerce, GA 30529
Recruiter: MCO Martin (470) 477-7770 [email protected]
Recruiter: MCO Fortson (470) 477 7675 [email protected]
Region C
Cheney Stadium
Date: March 07, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM
Address: 741 Connally Street Atlanta Ga 30315
Recruiter: MCO Salazar (470)-477-7671 [email protected]
Recruiter: MCO Merchant (470)-477-7641 [email protected]
Cheney Stadium
Date: April 18, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM
Address: 741 Connally Street Atlanta Ga 30315
Recruiter: MCO Salazar (470)-477-7671 [email protected]
Recruiter: MCO Merchant (470)-477-7641 [email protected]
Region D
University of West Georgia
Date: Tuesday, April 29th 2025
Time: 8:00 AM
Address: 110 Shackleford Dr, Ga Carrollton, GA 30118
Recruiter: MCO Clarke (470) 477-7613 [email protected]
Lake Bottom Park
Date: Tuesday, March 25th 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Address: 1505 Cherokee Ave
Columbus, GA 31901
Recruiter: MCO: Jones 470-477-7553 [email protected]
Thomaston Civic Center
Date: Friday, May 2nd 2025
Address: 101 Civic Center
Thomaston, GA 30268
Recruiter: MCO: Jones 470-477-7553 [email protected]
Region E
Thomson High School Track
Date: March 5th
Time: 5:30 PM
Address: 1160 White Oak Road Thomson, Ga 30824
Recruiter: MCO Holderfield (470) 477 [email protected]
Thomson High School Track
Date: April 26TH
Time: 10:30 AM
Address: 1160 White Oak Road Thomson, Ga 30824
Recruiter: MCO Holderfield (470) 477-7614 [email protected]
Region F – Bryan County
Statesboro
Date: April 3, 2025
Time: 5:00pm
Address: Georgia Southern University Athletics Complex
Bo Pitts Field at Erk Russell Athletic Park
1226 Malecki Dr, Statesboro Ga 30458
Statesboro
Date: May 10, 2024
Time: 10:00am
Address: Georgia Southern University Athletics Complex
Bo Pitts Field at Erk Russell Athletic Park
1226 Malecki Dr, Statesboro Ga 30458
MCO Demmons
(470) 477-7693
Region G – Americus
Cairo, GA.
Date: March 20, 2025 Thursday
Time: 18:00
Address: Cairo, Ga. Highschool Track
455 5th Ave SE
Cairo, Ga. 39828
Americus, GA.
Date: April 26, 2025 Saturday
Time: 9:00am
Address: Americus, Ga. Sumter County Highschool Track
805 Harrold Ave
Americus, Ga. 31709
MCO II Harrell
(404) 772-0917
Region H
Date: February 24, 2025
Time: 1700
Address: Lowndes County Inspection station I75 N MM23 Valdosta, Ga 31601
Date: April 19th, 2025
Time: 9:00 am
Address: Crisp County Rec Department 1205 5th street north Cordele, Ga 31015
MCO Harrison
(470)477-7585
Region I – Reidsville
Date: April 10, 2025
Time: 5:00PM
Address: Tattnall County High-School (Football Stadium Track)
1 Battle Creek Warrior Blvd Reidsville, GA 30453
Date: May 3, 2025
Time: 10:00am
Address: Tattnall County High-School (Football Stadium Track)
1 Battle Creek Warrior Blvd Reidsville, GA 30453
MCO3 Jennings
(470)-477-7680
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
Monday, February 10, 2025
Friday, March 21, 2025
Friday, April 4, 2025
Saturday, May 31, 2025
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
MCO3 Thompson
(470) 270-4761
MCO2 Johnson
(470) 477-7718
Instructions to apply for this position:
Click on: https://careers.georgia.gov/jobs/mccd-officer-cadet-64649
Application deadline: Sunday, May 25, 2025
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.