Commercial
Vehicle
Officer
Protect Georgia’s roads by enforcing commercial vehicle safety laws, inspecting trucks and cargo, and supporting specialized traffic enforcement missions.
Everything you need to know at a glance
HEAR IT FROM THEM
Why Commercial Vehicle Enforcement?
Real Officers. Real stories. No script.
KEY THINGS TO CONSIDER
REQUIREMENTS
Before applying, make sure you meet these basic qualifications. All requirements must be met before starting CVE Training.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to provide proof
- Must possess a valid Driver's License
- Must be at least 20 years old
- Must hold a High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
- Must pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation
- No felony convictions
- Must pass a polygraph examination
- Must pass a pyschological evaluation
- Must pass a drug screening
- Must pass a physical fitness test to Georgia Department of Public Safety standards
- Vision: Minimum 20/60 uncorrected in each eye, correctable to 20/40 or better with glasses or contacts
- Must meet requirements for P.O.S.T. certification by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council
CAREER PROGRESSION
Salary & Advancement
Clear advancement path with regular pay increases based on time in service
LIFE ON PATROL
What You'll Do Every Day
No two days are the same. See what life on Georgia's highways really looks like.
Every graduate stands for something bigger than themselves.
ACADEMY GRADUATION
Out on the road, protecting GA highways every day
ON PATROL
Trust. Fortitude. Compassion. Professionalism. See it in everything we do.
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ENFORCEMENTTRAINING & EDUCATION
A Cadet is an individual without a P.O.S.T. Certification. A Cadet will attend Basic Law Enforcement Training to obtain a P.O.S.T. Certification. Upon completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training, a Cadet will be promoted to CVO 1. A CVO 1 will then attend the next scheduled Commercial Vehicle Officer School. To learn more info on CVO 1, click this button
View Physical Fitness RequirementsNo prior law enforcement experience
You're Almost There
Before You Apply
We want every candidate to walk into this process fully prepared. Review these four areas first — it takes about 10 minutes and will save you time later.
Reviewed everything above? You're ready.
You'll be directed to the official DPS application portal. Have your documents ready: driver's license, education records, employment history (past 10 years).