What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver's Test Administrator position at Commonwealth of Kentucky?
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5/8/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
26-02047
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
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Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Kentucky State Police
Location
2855 Jackson Street
Suite 7
Paducah, KY 42001 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 McCracken County, which is open to all driver testing applicants.
Key Responsibilities
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 Chasity Perry at chasity.perry@ky.gov or 270-562-5398.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
5/8/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
26-02047
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
Click here for more details on state employment.
Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Kentucky State Police
Location
2855 Jackson Street
Suite 7
Paducah, KY 42001 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 McCracken 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.
- Customer service
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Active listening
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to think critically and make independent decisions
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 Chasity Perry at chasity.perry@ky.gov or 270-562-5398.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Salary : $31,292