CVE Inspector I

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 Laurel County.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learns statutes, regulations, policies and procedures related to commercial vehicle enforcement.
• Under supervision, inspects drivers 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.

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.