Colorado State Patrol - Port of Entry Officer Intern

Summary

Port Of Entry Intern

The Port of Entry exists to ensure the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles in the State of Colorado by improving the safety and security of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). Port of Entry Officers at all levels are statutory peace officers as defined by Colorado Revised Statute §§ 16-2.5-115. The unit works proactively with all stakeholders to reduce commercial motor vehicle accidents and preserve the highway infrastructure through the enforcement of state and federal CMV safety laws and regulations. The unit assists in establishing and maintaining effective commercial vehicle operating standards, enforcement practices, strategies, and penalties that provide the basis for uniformity in the enforcement community and compatibility with all stakeholders.

Port of Entry positions protect life, property, and the environment in the state of Colorado. These positions achieve these goals by enforcing state and adopted Federal statutes, rules, and regulations. Additionally, this position educates others regarding safe practices and partners with stakeholders to obtain voluntary compliance and also collects taxes and license fees. When applicable, this position will testify during judicial proceedings.

Interns work at a facility which may operate 24 hours a day, as determined to be necessary by the Chief of the Colorado State Patrol. Training Officer Cadets receive classroom and field training designed to familiarize them with the duties of an officer. Under the supervision of instructors, this position participates in formal classroom training and instruction in interpretation and application of applicable sections of the Colorado revised statutes, the code of Colorado regulations, and the code of federal regulations; federal motor carrier safety regulations; drug and alcohol recognition, hazardous materials, traffic direction, discretionary decision making, and ethics. Officer Cadets will receive fitness training and defensive tactics training. After classroom training at the academy, Cadets will undergo field training with a field training officer.

Cadets review documents and investigate commercial vehicles, drivers, and loads at fixed and mobile ports of entry. This process includes weighing vehicles through the use of fixed or portable scales, visual inspection of physical dimensions (height, length, width, etc.,) and review of required documents including vehicle registrations, fuel permits, interstate and intrastate authorities, hazardous material permits, extra-legal permits, shipping papers and commercial driver licenses. Job duties will be performed at both fixed and mobile ports of entry.

Cadets conduct Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) safety inspections in accordance with international standards and regulations. CVSA inspections may be level I through VI, and as applicable, may include scrutiny of the driver's documents, such as logbooks, physical inspection of safety-critical vehicle components, and inspection to ensure conformity with nuclear transportation regulations. Job duties will be performed at both fixed and mobile ports of entry.

Cadets will issue citations, issue permits, and collect fees when required to bring drivers or vehicles into compliance with law, rule, or regulation. Cadets will also detain and restrain persons and vehicles when appropriate, such as when an out of service condition is detected. Job duties will be performed at both fixed and mobile ports of entry.

Traffic direction or control is required at both fixed and mobile Ports of Entry. Additionally, Cadets may be tasked with traffic control at special events, traffic crashes, natural disasters, or when other hazardous conditions on roadways may affect the orderly flow of traffic. Cadets will perform traffic control duties using electronic signs, as well as uniformed hand signals and gestures, in accordance with policy. In addition to representing the agency in the performance of their duties, this position will testify in court in support of penalty assessments, summons, and other judicial proceedings as an official representative of the state. They will attend local meetings as an official representative of the Port of Entry.

Job Description

Port Of Entry Intern

The Port of Entry exists to ensure the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles in the State of Colorado by improving the safety and security of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). Port of Entry Officers at all levels are statutory peace officers as defined by Colorado Revised Statute §§ 16-2.5-115. The unit works proactively with all stakeholders to reduce commercial motor vehicle accidents and preserve the highway infrastructure through the enforcement of state and federal CMV safety laws and regulations. The unit assists in establishing and maintaining effective commercial vehicle operating standards, enforcement practices, strategies, and penalties that provide the basis for uniformity in the enforcement community and compatibility with all stakeholders.

Port of Entry positions protect life, property, and the environment in the state of Colorado. These positions achieve these goals by enforcing state and adopted Federal statutes, rules, and regulations. Additionally, this position educates others regarding safe practices and partners with stakeholders to obtain voluntary compliance and also collects taxes and license fees. When applicable, this position will testify during judicial proceedings.

Interns work at a facility which may operate 24 hours a day, as determined to be necessary by the Chief of the Colorado State Patrol. Training Officer Cadets receive classroom and field training designed to familiarize them with the duties of an officer. Under the supervision of instructors, this position participates in formal classroom training and instruction in interpretation and application of applicable sections of the Colorado revised statutes, the code of Colorado regulations, and the code of federal regulations; federal motor carrier safety regulations; drug and alcohol recognition, hazardous materials, traffic direction, discretionary decision making, and ethics. Officer Cadets will receive fitness training and defensive tactics training. After classroom training at the academy, Cadets will undergo field training with a field training officer.

Cadets review documents and investigate commercial vehicles, drivers, and loads at fixed and mobile ports of entry. This process includes weighing vehicles through the use of fixed or portable scales, visual inspection of physical dimensions (height, length, width, etc.,) and review of required documents including vehicle registrations, fuel permits, interstate and intrastate authorities, hazardous material permits, extra-legal permits, shipping papers and commercial driver licenses. Job duties will be performed at both fixed and mobile ports of entry.

Cadets conduct Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) safety inspections in accordance with international standards and regulations. CVSA inspections may be level I through VI, and as applicable, may include scrutiny of the driver's documents, such as logbooks, physical inspection of safety-critical vehicle components, and inspection to ensure conformity with nuclear transportation regulations. Job duties will be performed at both fixed and mobile ports of entry.

Cadets will issue citations, issue permits, and collect fees when required to bring drivers or vehicles into compliance with law, rule, or regulation. Cadets will also detain and restrain persons and vehicles when appropriate, such as when an out of service condition is detected. Job duties will be performed at both fixed and mobile ports of entry.

Traffic direction or control is required at both fixed and mobile Ports of Entry. Additionally, Cadets may be tasked with traffic control at special events, traffic crashes, natural disasters, or when other hazardous conditions on roadways may affect the orderly flow of traffic. Cadets will perform traffic control duties using electronic signs, as well as uniformed hand signals and gestures, in accordance with policy. In addition to representing the agency in the performance of their duties, this position will testify in court in support of penalty assessments, summons, and other judicial proceedings as an official representative of the state. They will attend local meetings as an official representative of the Port of Entry.