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Police Officer Requisition Number:
RE51853 Department Name:
3HL00:UK Police Work Location:
Lexington, KY Grade Level:
45 Salary Range:
$22.73-37.50/hour Type Of Position:
Staff Position Time Status:
Full-Time Required Education:
HS Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience:
No experience required. Required License/Registration/Certification:
Police Certification Physical Requirements:
Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 100 lbs., sitting for long periods of time, walking for long periods of time, standing for long periods of time, handling intermittent periods of high levels of stress. Note: If grandfathered or currently KLEC certified, you may not be required to complete the physical fitness test portion of Police Officer Professional Standards (POPS). For questions, contact the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council at (859) 622-1328. Shift:
Police Officers on campus patrol work 12 hour shifts with rotating weekends off.
Must be able to work 7:00–19:00, 7:00–7:00, days, nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime for events. Job Summary:
University of Kentucky Police Officers are responsible for providing the University community with a safe and secure environment to work, live, and learn.
The department focuses on service and meeting the needs of the campus’s diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Major responsibilities include patrol and investigations, public relations and service, community-oriented policing, professional development and training, and report writing. Specific duties include foot, bike, and mobile patrol; responding to service calls; investigating crimes; presenting testimony in court; community relations; security and traffic control for university events; writing reports; training; and ongoing professional development. Officers shall positively interact, enhance relations, and represent the University with local law enforcement and community partners. How to learn more about the University and its work with the community:
Click Here Contact for questions:
JoinUKPD@uky.edu Important note: Multiple positions available. Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the deadline date or until all positions are filled. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: Per Kentucky Regulations, this position has several minimum requirements to qualify: Citizen of the United States At least twenty (20) years of age to test and at least twenty-one (21) years of age at basic graduation High school graduate or has successfully completed a General Education Development (G.E.D.) examination Possess a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle Has not been convicted of a felony Has not been convicted of any misdemeanor or inchoate offenses under KRS Chapter 510 Has not received a dishonorable discharge, bad conduct discharge, or general discharge under other than honorable conditions Not prohibited by federal or state law from possessing a firearm Not had certification as a peace officer permanently revoked in another state Supervisory responsibilities:
No Preferred Education/Experience:
KLEC Police Certification Deadline To Apply:
10/22/2025 Our University Community: We value the well-being of each employee and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn, and live. The University of Kentucky maintains a Tobacco & Drug Free campus and follows nondiscrimination laws; equal opportunities are provided in all aspects of institutional operations. Candidates may be required to pass pre-employment screenings, including a national background check and/or drug screen.
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Join to apply for the
Police Officer
role at
Inside Higher Ed . Job Title:
Police Officer Requisition Number:
RE51853 Department Name:
3HL00:UK Police Work Location:
Lexington, KY Grade Level:
45 Salary Range:
$22.73-37.50/hour Type Of Position:
Staff Position Time Status:
Full-Time Required Education:
HS Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience:
No experience required. Required License/Registration/Certification:
Police Certification Physical Requirements:
Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 100 lbs., sitting for long periods of time, walking for long periods of time, standing for long periods of time, handling intermittent periods of high levels of stress. Note: If grandfathered or currently KLEC certified, you may not be required to complete the physical fitness test portion of Police Officer Professional Standards (POPS). For questions, contact the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council at (859) 622-1328. Shift:
Police Officers on campus patrol work 12 hour shifts with rotating weekends off.
Must be able to work 7:00–19:00, 7:00–7:00, days, nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime for events. Job Summary:
University of Kentucky Police Officers are responsible for providing the University community with a safe and secure environment to work, live, and learn.
The department focuses on service and meeting the needs of the campus’s diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Major responsibilities include patrol and investigations, public relations and service, community-oriented policing, professional development and training, and report writing. Specific duties include foot, bike, and mobile patrol; responding to service calls; investigating crimes; presenting testimony in court; community relations; security and traffic control for university events; writing reports; training; and ongoing professional development. Officers shall positively interact, enhance relations, and represent the University with local law enforcement and community partners. How to learn more about the University and its work with the community:
Click Here Contact for questions:
JoinUKPD@uky.edu Important note: Multiple positions available. Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the deadline date or until all positions are filled. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: Per Kentucky Regulations, this position has several minimum requirements to qualify: Citizen of the United States At least twenty (20) years of age to test and at least twenty-one (21) years of age at basic graduation High school graduate or has successfully completed a General Education Development (G.E.D.) examination Possess a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle Has not been convicted of a felony Has not been convicted of any misdemeanor or inchoate offenses under KRS Chapter 510 Has not received a dishonorable discharge, bad conduct discharge, or general discharge under other than honorable conditions Not prohibited by federal or state law from possessing a firearm Not had certification as a peace officer permanently revoked in another state Supervisory responsibilities:
No Preferred Education/Experience:
KLEC Police Certification Deadline To Apply:
10/22/2025 Our University Community: We value the well-being of each employee and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn, and live. The University of Kentucky maintains a Tobacco & Drug Free campus and follows nondiscrimination laws; equal opportunities are provided in all aspects of institutional operations. Candidates may be required to pass pre-employment screenings, including a national background check and/or drug screen.
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