Commonwealth of Kentucky

Administrative Specialist

Commonwealth of Kentucky  •  $36k/yr  •  Frankfort, KY (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

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11/15/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2605894

Administrative Specialist

Pay Grade 12

Salary

$36,426.00 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Kentucky State Police

Location

1266 Louisville Road

Frankfort, KY 40601 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.

This position will serve as a point of contact for the FBI in regards to Brady Handgun Prevention Act or NICS (National Instant Background Check System) background checks and weapons purchases. You will have the opportunity to positively impact lives by playing an integral role in the collection of information that is used for approval or denial of weapon purchases or ownership.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collects, analyzes and disseminates criminal history information from various agencies to include state courts and local law enforcement agencies for the purpose of NICS (National Instant Background Check System) background checks, law enforcement investigations or employment.
  • Interprets and applies applicable laws, rules and policies to insure that accurate and reliable information is collected and disseminated.
  • Contacts court systems and local law enforcement offices by phone or in writing to obtain information or clarify possible errors or inconclusive information in criminal history information.
  • Responsible for accurately entering criminal history information into the Kentucky Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system and LINK/NCIC (Law Information Network of Kentucky/National Crime Information Center).
  • Tracks productivity; assists unit supervisor with the unit's monthly and annual production reports.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Attention to detail
  • Self-management
  • Customer service
  • Multi-tasking
  • Computer literacy

If you are interested in a challenging yet rewarding career with the Kentucky State Police we would love to review your application.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year of professional, administrative, or business experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Additional education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional administrative, business, research, and/or clerical experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Erin Banks at Erin.Banks@ky.gov.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Frankfort, Kentucky
Year Founded
1792
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