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:

1. Tattoos/brands that depict or support criminal behavior, drug usage, nudity, profanity, promiscuity, subversive groups, bigotry, etc.
2. 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:

*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 clewallen@gsp.net

Sonoraville Recreation Department

Date: May 8th, 2025   

Time: 6:30pm

Address: 7494 Fairmount Hwy SE, GA 30701

Recruiter: MCO Lewallen (404)-470-7771 clewallen@gsp.net

Region B

Commerce Middle School

Date: February 15^th

Time: 6:00 PM

Address: 7690 Jefferson Road

Commerce, GA 30529

Recruiter: MCO Martin (470) 477-7770  jdmartin@gadps.net

Recruiter: MCO Fortson (470) 477 7675 kfortson@gadps.net

Commerce Middle School

Date: February 19^th

Time: 5:00 PM

Address: 7690 Jefferson Road

Commerce, GA 30529

Recruiter: MCO Martin (470) 477-7770 jdmartin@gadps.net

Recruiter: MCO Fortson (470) 477 7675 kfortson@gadps.net

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     fsalazar@gsp.net               

Recruiter: MCO Merchant (470)-477-7641   amerchant@gsp.net

Cheney Stadium

Date: April 18, 2025    

Time: 5:00 PM

Address: 741 Connally Street Atlanta Ga 30315

Recruiter: MCO  Salazar (470)-477-7671     fsalazar@gsp.net               

Recruiter: MCO Merchant (470)-477-7641   amerchant@gsp.net

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  lclarke@gsp.net

Lake Bottom Park 

Date: Tuesday, March 25^th  2025

Time:  6:00 PM

Address: 1505  Cherokee Ave

Columbus, GA 31901 

Recruiter: MCO: Jones 470-477-7553 njones@gadps.net

Thomaston Civic Center 

Date: Friday, May 2^nd  2025

Address: 101 Civic Center

Thomaston, GA 30268

Recruiter: MCO: Jones 470-477-7553 njones@gadps.net

Region E

Thomson High School Track

Date: March 5^th

Time:  5:30 PM 

Address: 1160 White Oak Road Thomson, Ga 30824

Recruiter: MCO Holderfield  (470) 477  bholderfield@gadps.net 

Thomson High School Track

Date: April 26^TH 

Time:  10:30 AM 

Address: 1160 White Oak Road Thomson, Ga 30824

Recruiter: MCO Holderfield  (470) 477-7614  bholderfield@gadps.net 

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

rdemmons@gsp.net

Region G – Americus

Cairo, GA.

Date: March 20, 2025 Thursday

Time:    18:00

Address: Cairo, Ga. Highschool Track

455 5^th 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

dharrell@gsp.net

Region H

Date: February 24, 2025 

Time: 1700

Address: Lowndes County Inspection station I75 N MM23  Valdosta, Ga 31601

Date: April 19^th, 2025

Time: 9:00 am

Address: Crisp County Rec Department 1205 5^th street north Cordele, Ga 31015

MCO Harrison

(470)477-7585

Dharrison@gsp.net

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

wjennings@gsp.net

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

cpthompson@gsp.net

MCO2 Johnson

(470) 477-7718

enjohnson@gsp.net

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 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.