VIN Specialist

at Kansas Highway Patrol in Wichita, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Protect consumers and discourage auto theft
Detect evidence of tampering of VIN plates, labels and other identifying markers including odometer fraud. 

Conduct Inspections
Examine and confirm the identity of vehicles previously titled outside of Kansas when applicant desires to obtain Kansas title/registration.

Customer Service
This position is a customer service position that works closely with other employees and the public. Regular, reliable, dependable, performance is an essential function.

Position Summary:
Conduct inspections and other activities related to the Motor Vehicle Enforcement program in accordance with the law and KHP policies. Personnel associated with Motor Vehicle Enforcement Program shall work toward the goals established for the Motor Vehicle Enforcement Program. Examine and confirm the identity of vehicles presented on court orders, possessory lien affidavit sales, salvage/rebuilt salvage titles, assembled vehicles, kit vehicles, homemade trailers, cab changes, and vehicles previously titled in a foreign state or country when applicant desires to obtain Kansas title/registration. Apply replacement Vehicle Identification Numbers and K.S. assigned numbers. Inspections are conducted at Vehicle Identification Number Inspection (VIN) Stations at various locations. Operation of an agency vehicle is required to drive to dealerships, salvage yards, and tow lots to perform inspections.

Completes Motor Vehicle Enforcement -1, Motor Vehicle Enforcement -3, correspondence and other related forms/reports in a timely manner. Checks incoming and outgoing reports for accuracy. Checks titles and other Vehicle Identification Number related documents for accuracy, authenticity, and evidence of alterations.

Job Details

Status Info Persons applying for positions with KHP will be subject to background investigation, fingerprints, and/or drug screening.

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