Breath-Alcohol Technician Supervisor

Socket.dev; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentucky State Police is seeking a Breath-Alcohol Technician Supervisor to lead the Breath Alcohol Maintenance Program and supervise the forensic laboratory staff. You will ensure proper maintenance of breath-alcohol instrumentation and compliance with state statutes, providing expert testimony when required.

The role requires extensive experience with breath-alcohol testing equipment, a valid driver’s license, and appropriate certifications.

Qualifications

• Education and experience requirements as listed in minimum qualifications.
• Six years of experience with breath-alcohol testing equipment in a crime/forensic lab.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute policies for managing the Breath Alcohol Maintenance Program.
• Supervise daily operations of the Breath Alcohol Section in the forensic lab.
• Oversee statewide instrumentation maintenance and compliance with KRS/KAR.
• Assist in hiring decisions and update training materials.
• Provide expert testimony in courts and coordinate with law enforcement partners.

Skills

Breath alcohol testing knowledge

Supervision

Regulatory compliance

Instrument interpretation

Oral and written communication

Court testimony

Adaptability to technology/regulations

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree in electronics or related field

Job description

Advertisement Closes 9/28/2026 (11:59 PM ET) 2604934 Breath-Alcohol Technician Supervisor Pay Grade 14 Salary $47,012.16 Annually Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Kentucky State Police Location 100 Sower Blvd Suite 102 Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

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.

Supervises a staff of technicians to maintain breath alcohol instrumentation. Responsible for determining the breath alcohol instrumentation that is to be used by law enforcement agencies and jails throughout the state. Provides expert testimony in local, state, and federal courts in criminal and civil matters. Provides expert advice in the forensic field of breath alcohol testing; and performs other duties as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing, coordinating, approving, and executing the policies or methods that govern the operation and management of the Breath Alcohol Maintenance Program.
• Supervises daily operations of the forensic laboratory Breath Alcohol Section.
• Oversees forensic laboratory technicians statewide responsible for maintaining breath alcohol instrumentation in accordance with Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) and Kentucky Administrative Regulations (KAR).
• Recommends the hiring of new personnel.
• Assists with the revision of department policy manuals and training materials.
• Develops lectures and blocks of instruction for training for law enforcement, prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges and legislators.
• Prepares and maintains technical and statistical reports and performs examinations of Breath Alcohol instrumentation.
• Recognized as an expert witness by local, state and federal courts in criminal and civil matters.
• Coordinating activities and maintaining effective working relationships with law enforcement agencies, laboratory personnel, and other criminal justice partners.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and administrative rules governing breath alcohol testing, including evidence handling and chain of custody.
• Ability to supervise, lead, mentor, and evaluate breath alcohol technicians.
• Ability to adapt to changes in technology, regulations, and operational requirements to promote consistency and accuracy in breath alcohol testing.
• Skill in interpreting technical data, quality control results, and instrument performance trends.
• Ability to investigate technical problems and implement or recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Ability to express technical information clearly both orally and in writing when reporting results, testifying or explaining procedures to others.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have six years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and operation of breath-alcohol testing equipment in a crime/forensic laboratory.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Associate's degree in electronics or a related field will substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must have completed certified factory training of approved evidential breath alcohol testing instrumentation. 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 Conditions Work is typically performed in a laboratory, a breath testing field site, and in a court setting. Frequent travel is required.

Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Regina Wells at [e-mail]

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D