CVE Inspector I

Advertisement Closes 4/23/2026 (8:00 PM EDT) 26-01783 CVE Inspector I Pay Grade 10 Salary $36,500.00 Annually Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

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FULL TIME

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ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY

| 18A | 40.0 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Kentucky State Police Location

I 75-NB, 130.5

Mile Marker Georgetown, KY 40324 USA Description Kentucky State Police is the premier, full-service law enforcement agency in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. With the highest level of professionalism and integrity the Kentucky State Police works to prevent, reduce, and deter crime and the fear of crime; enhance highway safety through education and enforcement; protect and safeguard individual rights; and provide leadership, training, technical, and operational support to the criminal justice community. The primary role of a CVE Inspector I is to inspect commercial vehicles to determine compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, size and weight compliance as well as highway use and other state requirements for commercial vehicles that travel in Kentucky. The inspector is assigned to one of the 13 facilities throughout the Commonwealth. With literally millions of trucks traversing the highways of the Commonwealth. As part of the Kentucky State Police, the CVE inspector's role is paramount to the mission of highway safety. This position will serve Scott County. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Learns statutes, regulations, policies and procedures related to commercial vehicle enforcement. Under supervision, inspects driver/vehicles for compliance with federal and state laws and regulations to include crawling under vehicles to physically inspect for safety defects/violations, checking for cargo securement and issuing citations when appropriate. Under supervision, inspects for hazardous materials cargo, determining if any violations of hazardous material regulations exist and issuing citations when appropriate. Under supervision, checks for size/weight compliance; issues citations when appropriate. Completes all necessary paperwork. Communicates issues appropriately through the chain of command. Maintains uniform and equipment in accordance with policy. Skills and Expectations include but are not limited to the following: Attention to detail. Customer Service. Written and verbal communication. If you are interested in a challenging yet rewarding career as a Kentucky State Police Commercial Vehicle Inspector where you can make a positive difference in your local community we would love to review your application. •Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis. If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information. Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION

High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS

NONE Substitute

EDUCATION

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EXPERIENCE

NONE Substitute

EXPERIENCE

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EDUCATION

One year of experience in the maintenance or repair of automotive or powered equipment will substitute for the required education.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

(AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be 21 years of age. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Must successfully pass an extensive background investigation prior to employment. Within 12 months of employment in this job classification must successfully pass part A and part B of the North American Standard Inspections test as required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials. Working Conditions Incumbents in this job title typically perform their work at weigh facilities conducting commercial vehicle inspections. Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in

KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Lt. Jason Morris at Jason.morris@ky.gov or 502-797-0597. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D