Washington State Patrol
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Employment · Commercial Vehicle EnforcementCommercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Officers conduct physical inspections of commercial vehicles and their payload for conformity to size, weight, and load restrictions; safety and mechanical requirements as determined by state and federal laws, rules and requirements. They are also responsible for the inspection of the driver records for conformity to licensing, log book, and permits as determined by state and federal laws, rules and requirements. In addition, CVE Officers are required to prepare case and inspection reports to properly document violations and findings in support of legal action in district, superior, and civil court actions. Other job requirements include:
For more information see our Commercial Vehicle Enforcement page. CVE Officer Job RequirementsMinimum RequirementsPossess a High School Diploma or GED; and
Desirable QualificationsOne year experience in one or more of the following:
OR equivalent will substitute for the above required experience. BackgroundAll Washington State Patrol applicants are subject to background investigations, including a polygraph examination, because of the nature of the work and the security requirements. When a polygraph is offered to an applicant, they must bring with them a certified copy of their driving record from the Department of Licensing to the polygraph appointment. See the Personal Background Evaluation Hiring & Application Process
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We Are Now Accepting Applications Through May 31, 2013You can apply online at http://careers.wa.gov/. You will be asked to complete an employment profile (application) and take an exam, which is an evaluation of your experience and training. Some locations where you may access computer terminals are:
Keep a copy of your application in case you need to provide it for an interview. To talk to a recruiter call (360) 596-3824 or email Officer Ryan Wiese. For further assistance once you have submitted your application call (360) 704-2308 or email Yvette Fabregas Special Note - You may only apply to take this test twice in a 12-month period with at least 30 days between tests. Back to TopSalary, Benefits & Rank StructureSalary:Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer 1 Benefits:
Rank Structure:An excellent career path is also available for those who wish to become involved in training and management:
Training ProgramThe applicant selected will be required to complete a phased training program designed to ensure the employee is trained on both the requirements for Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), inspection of commercial motor vehicles, as well as those aspects necessary for officer safety. During phases 1 and 2, the employee will be an at-will employee and will be required to complete each phase of the training and testing. The CVSA training is a federal managed training program. Candidates who fail this training may be granted one retest, and failure of the retest is grounds for termination. Phase One of the training will consist of on-the-job-training at the eventual work site. During this training the employee will work under the direct supervision of CVEO's to develop a basic understanding of the process of inspecting Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMV). Phase Two of the training will consist of attendance at Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer Basic Training. This eleven to thirteen week training program is designed to train the employee on those job skills necessary to perform the duties of CVEO 1. This includes first aid, firearms training, defensive tactics, as well as training in Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) inspection procedures. At the successful completion of phase two training, employees will begin a one-year probationary period. Phase Three of the training will consist of supervised inspections at the assigned work site. Upon completion of 32 supervised CMV inspections the employee will be certified as a Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer 1. Contact InformationEmail: jobs@wsp.wa.gov Mailing Address: Washington State Patrol Telephone Numbers: 360-704-2300 - Voice Equal OpportunityThe Washington State Patrol actively supports diversity in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a copy of the Washington State Patrol's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP), please contact the Human Resource Division.
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All positions are assigned to the Commercial Vehicle Division of the Washington State Patrol. There are currently 54 scale facilities within the division and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer 1s (CVEO1) are assigned to one of the eight Districts within the state for work at one of 54 scale facilities. The register established by this recruitment will be used to fill regular (rotating shift) positions as they occur statewide.
