Posted 3d ago

Breath-Alcohol Technician I

@ Commonwealth of Kentucky
Madisonville, Kentucky, United States
$34k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:installs instruments, maintains instruments, testifies in court
Requirements Summary:High school graduate; driver's license required; must complete certified training for breath-alcohol instrumentation within 6 months; no prior experience required.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Breath alcohol testing instruments
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5/11/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)




26-02108


Breath-Alcohol Technician I




Pay Grade
10




Salary


$34,437.24 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


4415 Hanson Road
Madisonville, KY 42431 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.



Breath Alcohol Technicians play a vital role in the Forensic Laboratory by installing and performing
maintenance and performance checks of electronic breath alcohol testing equipment used in DUI cases. Work is
done both in the field and in a laboratory setting. The technician will be assigned to a set, service area
throughout Kentucky. Breath Alcohol Technicians are also expected to testify to the results of their work in
court and other legal proceedings.



The training program will include electronic repairs of portable and stationary breath testing equipment,
basic laboratory safety, and providing testimony in legal proceedings.



Key Responsibilities:
  • Installs, maintains and repairs breath alcohol testing instruments at testing locations throughout a designated service area.
  • Conducts tests of electronic breath alcohol testing systems and measuring devices to regularly monitor and evaluate performance and accuracy
  • Conducts on-site instrumental exams and certifies repairs.
  • Evaluates overall instrument programs performance and reports overall instrument performance status and trends.
  • Produces and maintains records of repair work made on electronic breath alcohol instruments as well as maintaining a monthly preventative maintenance schedule for instruments in assigned areas.
  • Testifies in local and state courts as to instrument performance and services records.
  • Attends training courses and programs providing specialized education in electronic repair, service and maintenance of breath alcohol instrumentation and testing equipment.


Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Strong problem solver

If you are interested in a challenging yet rewarding career as a Kentucky State Police Breath Alcohol
Technician where you can make a positive difference in your local community we would love to review your
application.




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 possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must complete certified factory training of approved evidential breath-alcohol testing instrumentation within 6 months of 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 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 Stuart Mullins at [email protected].




An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D




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