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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:
High School (HS)
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. Candidates will not be required to complete the physical fitness test portion of Police Officer Professional Standards (POPS) if grandfathered or currently KLEC certified. If you have questions about this provision or your certification, please 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 any of the following: 7 am – 7 pm; 7 pm – 7 am. Officers work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime to include UK sports and other university events.
Job Summary University of Kentucky Police Officers are responsible for providing the University community with a safe and secure environment in which to work, live and learn. The department is service oriented and specializes in meeting the needs of the campus’ diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The major job responsibilities of the University of Kentucky Police Officer 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, preparing and presenting testimony in court, community relations with students and campus partners, providing security and traffic control for special University events, writing reports, completing training, and engaging in professional development. Officers shall positively interact, enhance relations, and represent the University with local law enforcement and community partners.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Citizen of the United States
At least twenty (20) years of age to test and at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of 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
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience:
KLEC Police Certification
Deadline To Apply:
11/12/2025
Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Contact:
JoinUKPD@uky.edu
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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:
High School (HS)
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. Candidates will not be required to complete the physical fitness test portion of Police Officer Professional Standards (POPS) if grandfathered or currently KLEC certified. If you have questions about this provision or your certification, please 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 any of the following: 7 am – 7 pm; 7 pm – 7 am. Officers work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime to include UK sports and other university events.
Job Summary University of Kentucky Police Officers are responsible for providing the University community with a safe and secure environment in which to work, live and learn. The department is service oriented and specializes in meeting the needs of the campus’ diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The major job responsibilities of the University of Kentucky Police Officer 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, preparing and presenting testimony in court, community relations with students and campus partners, providing security and traffic control for special University events, writing reports, completing training, and engaging in professional development. Officers shall positively interact, enhance relations, and represent the University with local law enforcement and community partners.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Citizen of the United States
At least twenty (20) years of age to test and at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of 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
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience:
KLEC Police Certification
Deadline To Apply:
11/12/2025
Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Contact:
JoinUKPD@uky.edu
#J-18808-Ljbffr