Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Kentucky State Police – Breath-Alcohol Technician I

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.