Security Officer

Compensation

$

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job TitleSecurity OfficerRequisition NumberRE55307Working TitleDepartment Name3HL00:UK PoliceWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level40Salary Range$15.61-24.99/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationHS

Click here for more information about equivalencies: Related ExperienceNo experience required.

Required License/Registration/CertificationNone

Physical RequirementsLifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 100 lbs.; sitting/ walking/standing for long periods of time; handling intermittent periods of high levels of stress; engaging with potentially violent or combative patients, visitors or other individuals.

Shift8 hour shifts, assignments to be determined. Must be able to work any of the following:

1st shift: 05:45 am – 02:15 pm

2nd shift: 01:45 pm – 10:15 pm

3rd shift: 09:45 pm – 06:15 am

Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays, and mandatory overtime to include special events such as UK home football games.

Security officers must be able to work overtime with short notice for extended periods of time. Location assignment will be determined at time of hire.

Job SummaryThe University of Kentucky Police Department prioritizes its investment of professional development and offer a competitive starting pay of $17.60/hour for Security Officers. We are looking for individuals who are eager to grow their careers while contributing to the safety and security of our University community.

In concert with UK Police Officers, Security Officers maintain a safe and secure environment at the University of Kentucky’s HealthCare facilities’ by protecting guests, visitors, staff, and property. They serve as the frontline for security across the UK HealthCare enterprise and during University-sponsored events.

In those efforts, Security Officers conduct patrols and use knowledge of their assigned area to actively provide high visibility and presence concentrating on high traffic areas to detect possible suspicious activities or assist visitors with needs for service. They identify, report, and respond quickly, calmly, and professionally to suspicious activities, sensitive situations, emergency alarms, and assistance calls. Security Officers also work collaboratively by monitoring radio broadcasts by Communications and other Security Officers to ensure awareness of activities in the area and to aid as needed. They also respond to assistance calls for disorderly patients and visitors, provide services including crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and diffuse potentially volatile situations with due regard for the safety of all involved.

Security Officers experience both high pace activity in response to high stress situations and repetitive/routine activity to proactively serve and protect. They perform basic investigative reviews and prioritize information for the completion of University forms and security reports. They meet and talk with staff, hospital patients, visitors, and vendors, providing information, advising of safety measures, and building rapport. The position also requires providing coverage for individuals on 72 hour holds, performing repetitive duties like relocking and unlocking doors, and monitoring video camera footage and the security badge access and alarm systems.

Security Officers escalate situations to UK Police as needed.

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Multiple positions available.

Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesCustomer Service, Communication, and De-escalation Skills preferred.

This position will require candidates to take a polygraph examination as part of the University Police Department’s employment process. Additionally, any position working in one of the hospitals/clinics owned or operated by the University of Kentucky is required to undergo a drug screen as part of the pre-employment screening process.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply08/07/2026Our University CommunityWe 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.

Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. • This position requires you to take a polygraph examination as part of the University of Kentucky Police Department employment process. Are you aware of this requirement? - Yes

• No

1. • This position requires you to take a drug-screen as part of the University of Kentucky’s pre-employment screening process. Are you aware of this requirement? - Yes

• No

1. • All security officers are employees of the University of Kentucky Police Department; therefore we must conduct an initial background check to ensure your eligibility to be employed by a police department. Are you aware of this requirement? - Yes

• No

1. • Do you have any felony convictions or other criminal convictions for drugs, domestic violence, theft/shoplifting, or multiple alcohol violations? - Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required DocumentsOptional Documents1. Resume

1. Cover Letter

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities

PI286205534

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

RE55307