Altus, Oklahoma – The Department of Public Safety in Altus is facing a shortage of driver license examiners, causing delays in issuing licenses to eager applicants. The shortage has left residents frustrated, as they are forced to wait longer than usual to get their licenses processed.
The issue has been ongoing for several months, with the department struggling to recruit and retain qualified examiners to meet the growing demand for licenses in the area. According to a spokesperson for the department, the shortage is mainly due to a lack of qualified applicants applying for the positions.
“We have been actively recruiting for driver license examiners, but the response has been disappointing,” said the spokesperson. “We are looking for qualified individuals who are willing to undergo the necessary training and certification to become examiners, but so far, we have not been able to fill the positions.”
The shortage of examiners has led to long wait times for residents seeking to get their driver’s licenses. Many applicants have reported waiting for hours at the Altus DPS office, only to be told that they will have to come back another day due to the backlog of appointments.
“I have been trying to get my driver’s license renewed for weeks now, but every time I go to the DPS office, I am told that they don’t have any available appointments,” said one frustrated resident. “It’s been a real hassle trying to navigate through this process, and I just wish they would hire more examiners to speed things up.”
The delays in processing licenses have also caused inconvenience for those who rely on their driver’s licenses for work or other essential purposes. Some residents have had to reschedule appointments or miss out on job opportunities because they were unable to get their licenses in a timely manner.
In response to the shortage of examiners, the Altus DPS office has implemented measures to try and alleviate the backlog of applications. These measures include extending office hours, hiring temporary staff to assist with processing applications, and streamlining the application process to reduce waiting times.
“We understand the frustrations of our residents and are doing everything we can to address the shortage of examiners,” said the spokesperson. “We are working to expedite the hiring process and hope to have more examiners on board soon to help ease the workload.”
Despite the efforts of the DPS office, residents are still feeling the effects of the examiner shortage. Many are calling for additional resources to be allocated to the department to ensure that licenses can be processed in a timely manner.
“I think it’s unacceptable that we have to wait for hours just to get a simple driver’s license,” said another resident. “The DPS needs to do more to hire more examiners and address this issue before it gets out of hand.”
As the shortage of driver license examiners continues to impact residents in Altus, the Department of Public Safety is facing mounting pressure to find a solution to the problem. In the meantime, residents are advised to schedule appointments in advance and be prepared for potential delays when visiting the DPS office for license-related services.
