[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”8272″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Hazardous Devices Investigator” google_fonts=”font_family:Oswald%3A300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_separator border_width=”2″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1516987542477{background-color: #e0b91f !important;}”][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Overview” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Oswald%3A300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]
Investigates explosive complaints, suspected explosive devices and other related offenses. Renders safe explosive devices, recover explosives, hazardous chemicals and disposal of these items as required. Coordinates Kentucky State Police activities involving training law enforcement and fire departments in explosive operations. Conducts on-site examinations of scenes involving explosives and other related offenses to collect physical evidence, photographs and sketches of scenes. Arrests and interrogates suspects. Prepares detailed reports of explosives and hazardous devices investigations. Operates specialized explosive disposal equipment and conducts disposal operations. Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Requirements
· Possess at least five (5) years of experience involving explosives or hazardous devices used in the areas of law enforcement, the military, or firefighting;
· Meet the minimum qualification for becoming a certified peace office as provided by KRS 15.382
Preferred Certifications (not required)
· Certified Peace Officer Professional Standards (POPS)
· Graduate of FBI Hazardous Devices School (HDS) or Military Explosives Ordnance Disposal School (EOD)
Salary Range
· $36,413 – $50,337 Annually or $3,034 – $4,194 Monthly
· Investigators also receive a $4,000.00 annual training stipend (effective August 1, 2016).
Benefits
· Health Insurance: May choose one of a variety of health insurance plans offered with dependent coverage at additional charge.
· Life Insurance: The Commonwealth of Kentucky provides a $20,000 term life insurance policy.
· Vacation: Paid vacation time is accrued according to years of service.
· Sick Leave: You accrue one sick day for every month worked. You can accumulate up to one (1) year of sick time.
· Military Leave: Any member of the military reserve or National Guard is entitled to a maximum of 21 working days per year of paid military leave.
· Holidays: 11-1/2 paid holidays per year. (12-1/2 in years if there is a presidential election.)
Deadline to Apply
· Close of business April 19th, 2021
Selection Process
· Physical Standards Test, Bomb Tech Assessment and Oral Board
· Dates May 3rd and 4th 2021
· Times: TBD
· Location: Lexington, KY
Please Contact Investigator Michael Rigdon for more information at michael.rigdon@ky.gov or 859-293-4500
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_single_image image=”8274″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” disable_element=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1570828464701{background-color: #c4c4c4 !important;}”][vc_column][vc_tta_tabs color=”blue” active_section=”1″][vc_tta_section title=”Salary” tab_id=”1516979748114-6dbc8e0c-ddb361fe-331c”][vc_column_text]
Hazardous Devices Investigator: $2848.22
[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Benefits” tab_id=”1516986867180-d1b7473e-417b61fe-331c”][vc_column_text]
- Retirement (KERS)
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation and Sick leave
- Paid leave for voting, blood donation, military and court Holidays
- Compensatory Leave
- *Legal Defense Fund eligibility
- *Mutual Assistance eligibility
[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Minimum Qualifications” tab_id=”1516987205243-a25bd334-b0ed61fe-331c”][vc_column_text]
- Certifications
Must be peace officer certified. Performs duties in the investigation and rendering safe of explosive devices, explosives and arson related offenses; and performs other duties as required.
- Education:
High School Graduate
- Experience
Five years experience or college education involving explosives and/or hazardous devices used in the areas of law enforcement, the military or firefighting
[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_tabs][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”download the hazardous devices investigator application here. ” google_fonts=”font_family:Oswald%3A300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]Click the button below to download the Hazardous Devices Investigator application Fill it out completely and return it to the Recruitment branch to apply.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION HERE” color=”primary” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fkentuckystatepolice.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F03%2FKENTUCKY-STATE-POLICE.docx||target:%20_blank|”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”KSP Recruitment Office” google_fonts=”font_family:Oswald%3A300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”]
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]