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8/16/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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CVE Inspector I

Pay Grade
10

Salary

$36,500.00 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

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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.

Key Responsibilities:

Learns statutes, regulations, policies and procedures related to commercial vehicle enforcement.
Under supervision, inspects driver and vehicles for compliance with federal and state laws and regulations
to include crawling under vehicles to physically inspect for safety defects and 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 and 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.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:
High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for 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

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Industry

Government & Public Safety

Company Size

5,001-10,000 employees

Headquarters

Frankfort, Kentucky

Year Founded

1792

Website

kentucky.gov

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