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Truck Regulator Officer

Special assignment summary

The Truck Regulatory Officer is assigned to the Traffic Safety Unit and acts as liaison to Public Works and other City departments. The assignment includes providing assistance at construction projects and other special events and projects that require extensive traffic control planning. In addition to protecting public safety, the job protects public infrastructure assets from degradation associated with overweight vehicles.

 

DISCLAIMER: Must be a member of the Fargo PD for 2-3 years before special assignment

 

becoming a truck regulator officer

Under general supervision, the job functions under the same guidelines and policies as all Fargo Police Officers and also receives work direction from a designated Engineering Department engineer and the Public Works Director. May substitute for other Officers as needed. 

  1. Monitors construction zones and works with contractors to ensure codes are followed.
  2. Monitors for speed enforcement, equipment licensing, oversize and overweight construction vehicles, -street and curb damage complaints and proper permitting.
  3. For major projects, attends meetings with contractors, engineers, DOT officials, etc. to plan access routes and diversions for construction related traffic.
  4. Measuring and weighing equipment and/or vehicles for the purposes of City of Fargo permit compliance as well as Federal Laws.
  5. Assists with special route-driven projects and events such as parades, marathons, and over-dimensional moves.
  6. Plans for traffic control in collaboration with Public Works department and monitors events.
  7. Assists during Street Department emergencies by notifying residents to move vehicles.
  8. Investigates complaints regarding road hazards and traffic signing issues, EPA concerns, illegal dumping, traffic concerns relating to constructions/building sites and commercial vehicles.

Requirements:

  • Two years of experience as a Fargo Police Officer
  • Specialized State Highway Patrol training on commercial vehicle enforcement

Working Conditions:

  • The Truck Regulatory Officer has more frequent and prolonged exposure to highway/road hazards, chemicals hauled by trucks, and to construction zones. The position requires frequent lifting and moving of 40-pound truck scales as well as speed wagons and portable message boards. The position also requires a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the City of Fargo. All the physical demands and working conditions of a patrol officer apply within this assignment.

 

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • No. The Fargo Police Department provides its own paid academy training to each of its new hires. The Fargo Police Academy is an 18-week training program fully certified by the North Dakota Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (NDPOST).
  • In 2022, The Fargo Police Department began hiring candidates prior to the academy. Candidates are now applying for a job as a Fargo Police Officer rather than just completing the Academy as a standalone.
  • Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The Fargo Police Training and Development Unit will help you determine the best start date for you. 

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  1. First, an in-person meeting with a recruiter is a great opportunity to learn more about the agency and get helpful advice on interviewing and the hiring process as a whole.
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