University of Kentucky
Posting Details
Job Title
Police Officer
Requisition Number
RE51853
Working Title
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.
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 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.
To learn more about who we are and what we do for the University and our community, click here. For questions, contact JoinUKPD@uky.edu
Multiple positions available. Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the deadline date or until all positions are filled, which could be prior to the deadline date listed.
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 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. The University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows federal and state nondiscrimination laws and provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of operations. It 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 socio-economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings, including a national background check and/or drug screen.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries
Higher Education
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Police Officer
Requisition Number
RE51853
Working Title
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.
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 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.
To learn more about who we are and what we do for the University and our community, click here. For questions, contact JoinUKPD@uky.edu
Multiple positions available. Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the deadline date or until all positions are filled, which could be prior to the deadline date listed.
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 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. The University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows federal and state nondiscrimination laws and provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of operations. It 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 socio-economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings, including a national background check and/or drug screen.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries
Higher Education
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