KRS 16.188: Appointment to positions created under KRS 16.187.

(1) The following officers shall be appointed by the commissioner:

(a) Commercial vehicle enforcement officers;

(b) Commercial vehicle enforcement officers R Class;

(c) Arson investigator officers;

(d) Hazardous devices investigator officers; and

(e) Legislative security specialists.

(2) Facilities security officers shall be appointed by the secretary as special law

enforcement officers under KRS 61.902.