COMMERCE COMMISSION POLICE OFFICER I

Essential Function 1

Under general direction, functions at a developmental level to gain practical experience and develop knowledge in conducting specialized field investigations and law enforcement activities and issues citations to violators of the motor carrier of property provisions of the Illinois Compiled Statutes which the Illinois Commerce Commission is charged with administering.

•Develops skills in inspection and enforcement techniques.
•Patrols assigned area and makes spot-checks of truckers and towing companies.
•Determines compliance with the motor carrier relating to property provisions of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, checks motor carrier units and equipment for proper identification insignia, copy of authority to operate and current franchise fee stamp.
•Gathers pertinent data and completes stop sheets.
•Issues citations to violators.
•Conducts compliance investigations at the motor carrier’s place of business.
•Examines operations and consults higher level officers or supervisors for interpretations or explanations of the Illinois Motor Vehicles Commercial Transportation Law in borderline or unusual situations.

Essential Function 2

Conducts routine field investigations concerning complaints filed with the Commerce Commission regarding the trucking, towing, repossession and warehousing industries.

•Prepares and submits written reports of findings to supervisor.
•Follows up with investigations for continual compliance. 

Essential Function 3

Exercises powers of arrest with full law enforcement authority; renders assistance to Police Officers and other state/federal agencies as required in connection with Commerce Commission jurisdiction. 

Essential Function 4

Issues warnings and citations for suspended, revoked or expired vehicle registrations or driver’s licenses and for other law violations in conjunction with regular duties; assists other law enforcement officers in law enforcement situations, which may present a danger to life and property, such as drunk driving or unsafe equipment.

•Collaborates with State Police or local jurisdiction when available and advisable.
•Gathers and tags evidence, completes violation reports and makes necessary contacts with judicial bodies for effective processing of cases needing jurisdiction.
•Presents evidence and/or provides testimony in criminal and civil courts. 

Essential Function 5

Develops specialized knowledge of agency, State and Federal regulatory provisions for the trucking industry.
•Performs compliance audits of motor carriers at their place of business to determine violations of the Illinois Compiled Statutes and administrative rules, including the examination of the financial data relevant to the motor carrier’s overall for-hire trucking operation.
•Makes simple interpretations and explanations of law, regulations and procedures concerning Chapter 625 ILCS 5/18a, 18c and 18d of the Illinois Vehicle Code, Chapter 225 ILCS 422/of the Collateral Recovery Act, and Chapter 240 ILCS 10/ of the Personal Property Storage Act. 

Essential Function 6

Provides assistance for security and verification purposes to Commerce Commission police officers and/or the Commerce Commission staff who regulate the towing and removal of illegally parked vehicles within the northern counties under their jurisdiction (Chapter 18a of the Illinois Vehicle Code).
•Provides assistance for security for Commission meetings, when needed.

Essential Function 7

Maintain annual re-certification in firearms qualification course-of-fire, IWIN, CPR/First Aid, First Responders, HAZ-MAT and Partial L.E.A.D.S.

Essential Function 8

Performs other related duties, as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications 1

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with major coursework in law enforcement, criminal justice, social sciences or a related field.

Minimum Qualifications 2

Requires one year of training and experience as a law enforcement officer, motor carrier enforcement officer or commercial transportation investigation.

Minimum Qualifications 3

Requires successful completion of the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) certified training program.

Preferred Qualifications 1

Prefers 3 or more years' experience preparing comprehensive written and oral reports.

Preferred Qualifications 2

Prefers 3 years of conducting investigations.

Preferred Qualifications 3

Prefers 3 years of issuing warning and arrest citations.

Preferred Qualifications 4

Prefers 3 years of inspections and audits.

Preferred Qualifications 5

Prefers 2 years of providing court testimony as a state’s witness.

Preferred Qualifications 6

Prefers 2 years of executing search and arrest warrants.

Employment Condition 1

Required to pass a police hazardous duty physician’s medical examination.

Employment Condition 2

Required to pass a psychological review.

Employment Condition 3

Requires successful completion of the Illinois Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report (POWER) test.

Employment Condition 4

Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires the possession and maintenance of an appropriate, current and valid driver’s license.

Employment Condition 5

Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.

Employment Condition 6

Requires possession of a current Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) Full-time Law Enforcement Certification or ILETSB waiver.

Employment Condition 7

Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.

Employment Condition 8

Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.

Employment Condition 9

Requires residency in Cook, Will, DuPage, Lake or Kane counties within 6 months of employment.  The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.