Commercial Vehicle Officer Cadet

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Job Title:  

Commercial Vehicle Officer (CVO) Cadet

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000001926

Number of Openings:

0

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Compensation Details:

$48,843

Job Description:

Job Vacancy Announcement- Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE)   

Positions Available:                  Commercial Vehicle Officer (CVO) Cadet

                                                          (No Law Enforcement Experience Required)

Effective July 1, 2025, the Georgia Department of Public Safety Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) has officially become Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE). Along with this transition, the curriculum and name of our advanced academy has also been updated from Motor Carrier Officer (MCO) School to Commercial Vehicle Officer (CVO) School. The new curriculum consists of seven (7) weeks of advanced training, followed by 12 weeks of field training.  This change marks a reduction from the previous 12-week curriculum, streamlining our training while maintaining high standards of preparation and professionalism.

The application deadline is December 6, 2026. 

Please visit www.gadpscareers.com to contact a recruiter with any questions you may have.

Location: Statewide – Positions available in all Regions

 CVO CAREER PATH:

• CVO Cadet- $48,843
• CVO1 - $62,176 (upon completion of POST certification)
• CVO2 - $65,758 annually (NAS I A&B Training and 18 months service as a Compliance Officer I)
• CVO3 - $72,509 annually (Basic HAZMAT, Cargo Tank and Bulk Packaging Training and 4 years of total sworn service)
• Senior CVO- $75,412
• Master CVO- $78,461

ENHANCED RETIREMENT BENEFITS:
DPS offers a traditional pension plan of 1% per year of service, combined with a 401(k) plan with an employer match that rewards career longevity. A sworn employee receives a 5% match through year 5 and it increases 2% a year through year 10 (up to a total of 15%). Employees are not required to increase their contribution beyond 5% to receive the full employer match. To further supplement these benefits, sworn members and dispatchers are also eligible to participate in the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund.

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 several opportunities for specialized assignments for Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers throughout their career.

CVE 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.

Eligibility for CVO Cadet: Applicants 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. 

Preferred Qualifications: 24 Months of verifiable road experience as a P.O.S.T. certified Peace Officer.

As a Georgia POST certified peace officer, please carefully read the following:

The Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) is unable to reimburse other law enforcement agencies in Georgia for training expenses as defined by § 35-8-22. Therefore, DPS has determined that any currently certified peace officer in Georgia, as defined by §35-8-2, will not be hired by DPS until at least 24 months after the completion of basic mandate training. Important Note: This does not apply to candidates who paid for their own mandate training (pre-service candidates) or who are currently certified in another state.  We strongly encourage those who do not meet this requirement to re-apply once 24 months has passed from the date of your mandate training completion to the announced start date of a future CVE School.

Pre-Employment Hiring Process

Applicants must successfully pass the pre-employment hiring process which includes completion of Employment Application, Pre-Employment Background Packet, Physical Fitness Program, polygraph, background investigation, oral 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.).

Pre-Employment Background Packet

Please click the following link below to access the background packet. ALL applicants participating in a Physical Training (PT) session must bring a completed background packet.

 http://dps.georgia.gov/employment-forms

 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

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)

WATCH: Informational video with detailed instructions on how to perform each event.                   

https://youtu.be/gQMrdPj6bPk

 Will have you a new link tomorrow

All applicants are encouraged to view the informational video to help them prepare to succeed in this step in the hiring process.

  *Note that these are the minimum standards for consideration for employment.

DPS Uniform & Appearance:

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. 

Please visit https://dps.georgia.gov/dps-careers/employment-disqualifiers for more information on the DPS Uniform and Appearance Policy an what types and locations of tattoos/brands that will result in disqualification.

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.

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.

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.

Please contact DPS Human Resources Division at 404-624-7553 or [email protected] for more information on this job posting.

Important PT Dates:

DPS has scheduled PT events for several locations throughout the State of Georgia.  Please click the link below to view dates and locations. Applicants may attend any of the scheduled PT sessions.

https://gadpscareers.com/Resources/PhysicalFitness#cve

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED and Georgia P.O.S.T. certification eligibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.