CVE Inspector I

Advertisement Closes2/25/2025 (7:00 PM EST)25-01004CVE Inspector IPay Grade10Salary$30,563.52 Annually Employment TypeEXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment.Hiring AgencyJustice & Public Safety Cabinet | Kentucky State PoliceLocationI-24 Mile Marker 36
Eddyville, KY 42038 USADescriptionKentucky 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 Lyon 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/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 RequirementsEDUCATION: 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 possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Must be 21 years of age. 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 ConditionsIncumbents in this job title typically perform their work at weigh facilities conducting commercial vehicle inspections.Probationary PeriodThis 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. Brandon Goodman at brandon.goodman@ky.gov.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30,563.52 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Are you 21 years of age, or older?

Ability to Commute:

• Henderson, KY 42420 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30,564