Supervisor - Northern Kentucky Drug Strike Force

Deadline to Apply: November 20th, 2026

The Northern Kentucky Drug Strike Force (NKDSF), a multi-jurisdictional drug enforcement task force serving Boone, Campbell, and Kenton Counties, is seeking a qualified individual for the position of NKDSF Supervisor.

The NKDSF Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day supervision, coordination, and oversight of an assigned investigative squad. The Supervisor provides leadership and direction to assigned personnel, monitors investigative activities, assists with case management, promotes professional development, and provides operational support to investigators. The Supervisor works under the direction of the Executive Director and in coordination with the Assistant Director and other NKDSF supervisors. The Supervisor is expected to exercise sound judgment and discretion while ensuring that assigned personnel operate in accordance with NKDSF policies and procedures and applicable local, state, and federal laws.The primary responsibility of the NKDSF Supervisor is to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the assigned investigative squad while maintaining accountability, communication, officer safety, and a high standard of professional conduct.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of five (5) years of law enforcement experience.
• Current KLEC certification or equivalent training transferable under KLEC regulations.
• Demonstrated experience conducting criminal investigations, preferably narcotics-related investigations.
• Demonstrated supervisory, leadership, or significant investigative experience.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must successfully pass any written and/or oral examination required by the Northern Kentucky Drug Strike Force Board of Directors.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation and polygraph examination.
• Must pass a pre-employment and future random drug screening(s).
• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Must be a resident of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be a discreet and sober person.
• Must meet all requirements established by the Northern Kentucky Drug Strike Force Board of Directors.
• Must satisfactorily complete all annual state-required in-service training.
• Must maintain all required law enforcement certifications.
• May be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, extended hours, and/or be available on an on-call basis based upon operational needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands of this position may include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to lift and/or carry 150 pounds or more.
• Ability to bend, squat, climb, twist, crawl, reach above shoulder level, kneel, grip, push, pull, and drive for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to participate in law enforcement activities that may require running, pursuing, restraining, or otherwise physically assisting in the apprehension of suspects.
• Eyesight must be correctable to 20/20 vision.
• Hearing must be within normal acceptable range of 20-25 with or without a hearing aid.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.