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175840
DOTD ENFORCEMENT AGENT
PS110     $40,082 - $81,099
Creation Date: 04/17/2023
Change Date: 03/03/2025

FUNCTION OF WORK:
To provide law enforcement services in the support of the DOTD police mission to protect the infrastructure of the State Highway System.

LEVEL OF WORK:
Experienced

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General from a DOTD Enforcement Sergeant. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May exercise functional supervision over non-law enforcement staff as related to the DOTD police mission.

LOCATION OF WORK:
Department of Transportation and Development.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from DOTD Enforcement Cadet by the presence of experienced-level enforcement duties.

Differs from DOTD Enforcement Senior Agent by the absence of advanced-level enforcement duties.

CORE COMPETENCIES:
CORE COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND HERE.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Applies laws and regulations related to equipment, weights, and permits pertaining to weights and standards enforcement for the State Highway System.

Issues citations for violations of weights and standards laws and regulations.

Investigates complaints, writes reports, and provides public safety service as related to the infrastructure of the State Highway System. May assist in complex investigations and work in an undercover capacity when required.

Provides security for the assigned area. Identifies and apprehends individuals as necessary to protect the infrastructure of the State Highway System.

Performs law enforcement activities designed to impact public safety, such as protocols for search and rescue response services, as well as emergency response during large-scale events, disasters, and other events with statewide impact.

Completes documents related to enforcement activities that protect the infrastructure of the State Highway System.

Maintains certification in defensive driving, first responder, firearms, defense tactics, traffic crash investigation, field survival, enforcement of weights and standards laws, as well as other related state criminal code as needed. Completes continuing education and recertifies as required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of law enforcement experience in the protection of transportation infrastructure; OR

Two years of law enforcement experience as a POST certified peace officer commissioned with the power of arrest.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the required experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid driver's license.

Possession of an active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.

An applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a felony, or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified by the hiring agency until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.