Defensive Tactics Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona. Always wanted to work in a law enforcement role either supporting or being an officer? Join this unique division that maintains the safety and compliance of our transportation network around the state at our borders. Our Enforcement and Compliance division offers roles from customer support, to dispatching, all the way to senior management!
Enforcement & Compliance Division (ECD) Recruit ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)
Job Location:
ECD TRAINING
3838 N. Central Ave,
Phoenix, AZ 85012 ***Training schedule and locations below***
Posting Details:
Salary: $50,732.44 *This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive Grade: 18 Closing Date: 08/20/2026
Job Summary:
An ECD Recruit functions in a learning role under close supervision and instruction of the law enforcement academy instructions/staff and an Enforcement and Compliance Sergeant. Under supervision of a field training officer or sergeant, will interpret and communicate the provisions of state and federal motor vehicle codes pertaining to registration, operator licensing, tax credentials, financial responsibility, size/weight and vehicle safety requirements applicable to Port Operations and Field Enforcement. Become familiar with the regulations of domestic and foreign based vehicle traffic entering and exiting the State. Learn processes and procedures for examining investigations of alleged vehicle registration compliance violations. Train and learn to perform VIN inspections and to take appropriate enforcement related action.
Background check, polygraph, psychological and physical test are required. Overnight travel may be required.
***Training Schedule & Locations***
Upon hire, training will begin at ECD Training at 3838 N. Central Ave, Phoenix, Arizona. Training should be approximately 1 month but may vary.

• Next class: January 11, 2027
• Graduation: May 27, 2027

Basic Recruit Academy
The Southeast Arizona Law Enforcement Training Academy is fully certified by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards Training Board (AZPOST). The program covers the training and skills needed in criminal and traffic law, defensive tactics, firearms, physical fitness and defensive driving that is required for a career in law enforcement. Students who complete the program will earn 30 Cochise College LEO credits. The academy is a rigorous 790-hour, 20-week program. Classes are held Monday-Thursday from 7 AM-5:30 PM on the Cochise College Sierra Vista Campus.
Upon successful completion of the academy, Recruits are Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Certified and promoted to ECD Full Authority Officers.
*This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive
Job Duties:
Functions in a learning role and is responsible for learning: proper law enforcement practices and procedures; motor vehicle laws, rule and regulations; vehicle inspection techniques and procedures; and to interpret relevant motor vehicle laws, rules and regulations.
Learn procedures for examining documents and inspecting domestic and foreign traffic to ensure compliance with state and federal vehicle registration, licensing, tax, financial responsibility, size and weight, and safety requirements. Train to perform CVSA Level 1-3, and VIN inspections and assist with vehicle registration compliance investigations.
Become familiar with issuing applicable permits, routing over-dimensional loads, and collecting required fees and taxes. Take appropriate enforcement action as authorized by state and federal motor vehicle and operator laws, rules, and regulations. Develop report writing skills for incident and activity reports.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
• Principles of report writing.
• Computer usage, to include Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Google Docs
• Verbal and written communication
• Principles of money handling, fee collection, reconciliation of cash drawer
• Basic math sufficient to calculate weight compliance, mileage
• Pertinent state and federal motor vehicle laws, rules and regulations "Law enforcement practices and procedures
• Be familiar with activity reporting and accounting procedures established for the work system "Learn intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and related equipment
• Motor vehicle laws, rules and regulations, computer skills, report writing skills.
Skill in/with:
• Interpreting relevant state and federal transportation/motor vehicle laws, rules and regulations
• Eliciting factual information and drawing valid conclusions
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with staff members and the public
• Operating permanent or portable scales and other related equipment
• Use of firearms
• Conducting Level 1 Inspections
• Determining VIN certifications
• Google Meet Platform.
Ability to:
• Obtain Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) Certification, and maintain weapons certification in accordance with AZ POST standards.
• Successfully pass the Peace Officer. Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT)
• Successfully interact with a variety of people.
• Resolve technical problems under the guidance of a supervisor.
• Obtain CVSA Level 1 Inspections certification.
• Successfully obtain/maintain firearms certification.
• Locate manufacturer's vehicle serial numbers, confidential codes and their locations
Pre-Employment Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED
Must be age 21 by completion of Academy.
Obtain Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) Certification.
Peace Officer, Physical Ability Test.
Obtain CVSA Level 1 Inspections.
Obtain/maintain firearms certification.
This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits:
The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Employee Referral Program
This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive if all criteria are met.
Retirement:
Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.
Contact Us:
For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 option 2.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-8188 option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
*Certain criteria must be met in order to receive the hiring incentive pay-out.