Motor Carrier Enforcement Officer Trainee

THE POSITION

Become a Motor Carrier Enforcement Officer Trainee with the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and start a career focused on protecting roadway safety throughout the Commonwealth. This role introduces you to inspections, safety audits, and important enforcement practices. You build skills that help keep commercial vehicles and operators in compliance with state and federal laws. Join a respected agency and begin a path that makes a meaningful contribution to public safety.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports commercial motor vehicle safety by learning how to perform audits, inspections, and reviews that ensure compliance with transportation laws. Training prepares you for work with motor carriers, vehicle operators, and regulatory requirements. As a Motor Carrier Enforcement Officer Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

• Safety Audits: Conduct New Entrant Safety Audits on-site and off-site, and assist with Compliance Reviews
• Vehicle Inspections: Select vehicles, interview operators, review documents, and inspect safety equipment
• Law Enforcement Tasks: Consult laws, issue citations and warnings, and notify operators of corrective actions
• Documentation Work: Prepare reports, maintain files, and provide testimony during judicial proceedings
• Equipment Operation: Operate laptops, portable scales, vans, and maintain assigned equipment in proper condition
• Violation Referral: Refer complex or out-of-scope violations to supervisors or State Police Troopers

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are irregular shifts, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of mechanical experience, law enforcement-related experience, or post secondary school education; and a high school diploma or equivalency; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and education that includes a high school diploma or equivalency.

Special Requirement:

• You must possess a valid Pennsylvania Class C motor vehicle operator's license.

Additional Requirements:

• This position requires possession or attainment of Basic MCSAP Certification during probationary period and maintenance of Certification for tenure in job.
• This position requires possession or attainment of General Hazardous Materials Inspection Certification during probationary period and maintenance of Certification for tenure in job.
• You must obtain MCSAP New Entrant Safety Auditor Certification during the probationary period and maintain Certification for tenure in job.
• You must obtain active Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN) certification issued by the Pennsylvania State Police within the probationary period and maintain the same for the duration of employment in this job.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• This job title has been identified as performing critical duties. Prior to placement in this job title, the selected candidate regardless of their current job, must submit a Report of Medications for screening by the State Police Medical Officer.
• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.