Commonwealth of Kentucky

Driver's Test Administrator

Commonwealth of Kentucky  •  $31k/yr  •  Bardstown, KY (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

 

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7/13/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

2603368

Driver's Test Administrator

Pay Grade
09

Salary

$31,292.40 Annually

Employment Type

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

Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Kentucky State Police

Location

201 Guthrie Dr Ste C
Bardstown, KY 40004 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 Kentucky State Police Driver Test Administrator plays an important role in enhancing highway safety
throughout the Commonwealth. They continuously make Kentucky highways safer by ensuring only the most
qualified applicants obtain their license to operate a vehicle on Kentucky roadways. Driver Test
Administrators are tasked with administering written motor vehicle driver’s license examinations and road test
examinations to citizens of the Commonwealth wishing to obtain their operator, motorcycle, moped, or
commercial motor vehicle license, as well as providing basic information to the public. They form a close
relationship with the Transportation Cabinet and area driving schools to ensure drivers have the knowledge
they need and are prepared for the written and road test examinations. These positions will serve at our
regional office in Nelson County, which is open to all driver testing applicants.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Administer vision, written and skills test for applicants attempting to obtain their Class D or M Kentucky
    motor vehicle driver’s license.
  • Administer Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) general knowledge and endorsement written examinations.
  • Answer questions and provide information to the public on the Kentucky driver’s licensing testing
    procedures.
  • Review documents to ensure eligibility of applicants.
  • Communicate with the Transportation Cabinet to correct any discrepancies on examination and relevant
    paperwork.
  • Work is performed indoors and outdoors with prolonged periods of sitting and, or, riding in vehicles with
    testing applicants.
  • Travel to other counties in assigned region may be required to cover vacancies.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Customer service
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Active listening
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to think critically and make independent decisions

If you are interested in a career where you can make a positive difference in your local community and across
the state, we welcome you to apply.

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 for EXPERIENCE:
NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
Must be 21 years of age. Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. 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 has four years of experience as a licensed driver upon appointment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Typical working conditions for a specific position may be listed on the individual position description.

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. Rufus Shearer at Rufus.shearer@ky.gov or 502-401-8137.

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
Website
kentucky.gov
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