Motor Carrier Specialist Requirements

Knowledge of:

• Proper use of the English language.

• Mechanical terminology common to motor carrier personnel.

• Automotive, bus, and truck mechanics.

• Construction and equipment systems of different types of motor vehicles.

• Standards of mechanical condition. Safe working practices, occupational safety practices, and accident prevention techniques.

Ability to:

• Communicate verbally in public and on a one-to-one basis.

• Write clear, accurate, and concise reports. Follow verbal and written instructions.

• Manage own time, prioritize tasks, and multitask.

• Work effectively in stressful situations.

• Reach a conclusion by analyzing all available information.

• Detect unsafe equipment and operating practices.

• Use basic tools and safety equipment.

• Perform inspections safely.

• Perform mathematical calculations using addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and percentages, and to determine the appropriate formula to use in calculations.

• Interact effectively with others and work as a team member.

• Maintain sufficient physical ability and dexterity to allow proper inspection of vehicles and cargo tanks.

• Anticipate and recognize problems and take effective action.

CVSG - Motor Carrier Specialist

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Group Motor Carrier Specialist (MCS) is a vital role within the Commercial Vehicle Safety Group at the San Andreas Highway Patrol. The MCS is assigned to work all over San Andreas and travel to the facilities where commercial vehicles are based and check for proper maintenance. They verify driver, controlled substances and alcohol testing and hazardous material's transportation requirements. They also make recommendations to motor carriers regarding improvement in procedures and practices; perform inspections and evaluations of school buses, general public para transit vehicles, farm labor vehicles, buses, trucks, truck-tractors, pull-trailers, and semi-trailers. The MCS is important in helping maintain our roadways safe from dangerous and unkept commercial vehicles.

Dignitary Protection Section (DPS) operates from both  Los Santos and Blaine County and is responsible for the protection of state constitutional officers including: the Governor,  First Lady, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, State Controller, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and the State Insurance Commissioner. When director by the Commissioner's Office, DPS Provides protective services to other elected officials. DPS also provides, as directed, protective services to national and international dignitaries who are visiting San Andreas on official business. This includes: the advance security assessments of sites and locations to be visited, safe and secure transportation, protection at designated venues, collaboration with allied agency law enforcement, and other services as required

The SWAT Team resolves or mitigates high-risk or potentially hazardous incidents occurring at state facilities, serves as a rapid deployment force, and provides counter-assault team support to the Dignitary Protection Section and the Governor's Protective Detail, as requested. The SWAT team also serves as a departmental resource for tactical training and high-risk operations.