Driver's Test Administrator

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 agency works to prevent, reduce, and deter 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 administer written motor vehicle driver’s license examinations and road test examinations to citizens wishing to obtain their operator, motorcycle, moped, or commercial motor vehicle license, and provide 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 serve at the regional office in McCracken County, which is open to all driver testing applicants.

• Administer vision, written, and skills tests 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 the assigned region may be required to cover vacancies.

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

Education: High school graduate.

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None.

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Special Requirements (Age, Licensure, Regulation, etc.): Must be 21 years of age. Must possess a valid driver’s license prior to employment. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials throughout employment. The agency is responsible for ensuring the employee has four years of experience as a licensed driver upon appointment and maintains required credentials.

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.

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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D.