Driver's Test Administrator

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Kentucky; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentucky State Police is seeking a Driver Test Administrator to conduct written and road test examinations for driver licensing across the Commonwealth. The role supports highway safety and customer service while coordinating with the Transportation Cabinet and local driving schools.

Required duties include testing applicants, reviewing eligibility, and occasional travel within the region. A high school diploma and a valid driver’s license are mandatory, with 21+ years of age and OT eligibility

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Administer vision, written and skills test for applicants attempting to obtain their Class D or M Kentucky motor vehicle driver’s license.
• Administer 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 discrepancies on examination and relevant paperwork.
• Work indoors and outdoors with prolonged periods of sitting or riding in vehicles with testing applicants.
• Travel to other counties in assigned region may be required to cover vacancies.

Skills

Customer service

Written & verbal communication

Active listening

Attention to detail

Independence

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Driver's Test Administrator

Advertisement Closes 9/7/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Pay Grade: 09

Salary: $31,292.40 Annually

Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Location: 2800 Louisa Street, Cattlettsburg, KY 41129 USA

Hiring Agency: Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Kentucky State Police

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 closer 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 Boyd 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.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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.

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.

Typical working conditions for a specific position may be listed on the individual position description.

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 TaLisa Castle at [e-mail]

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D