Police Officer
$22.73 - $37.5 per hourUniversity of Kentucky
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Job Title
Police Officer
Requisition Number
RE54592
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
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Required Related Experience
No experience required. Required License/Registration/Certification
Police Certification Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs.; sitting/ walking/standing for long periods of time; handling intermittent periods of high levels of stress; engaging with potentially violent or combative people. Shift
Police Officers will be assigned to one of the following 12 hour shifts to include rotating weekends off: 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. Our department is service oriented and specializes in meeting the needs of the campus' 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, and preparing written records including but not limited to citations, criminal reports, and internal documentation. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Per Kentucky Regulations, this position has several minimum requirements to qualify as indicated below.
• 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 Must complete Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) Basic Training Academy within one year of hire date if not already certified. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply
06/05/2026
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.
Job Title
Police Officer
Requisition Number
RE54592
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:
Required Related Experience
No experience required. Required License/Registration/Certification
Police Certification Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs.; sitting/ walking/standing for long periods of time; handling intermittent periods of high levels of stress; engaging with potentially violent or combative people. Shift
Police Officers will be assigned to one of the following 12 hour shifts to include rotating weekends off: 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. Our department is service oriented and specializes in meeting the needs of the campus' 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, and preparing written records including but not limited to citations, criminal reports, and internal documentation. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Per Kentucky Regulations, this position has several minimum requirements to qualify as indicated below.
• 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 Must complete Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) Basic Training Academy within one year of hire date if not already certified. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply
06/05/2026
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.
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