Police Captain

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky Police Captains 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’ population of students, faculty, staff, patients, and visitors.

The major job responsibilities of the HealthCare Captain include division leadership, healthcare operations, communication and compliance, police services, and human and capital

Qualifications

• Must have Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC) Police Certification and a Valid Driver’s License.
• Experience leading a police division or operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and secure environment for the University community: students, faculty, staff, patients and visitors.
• Oversee division leadership, healthcare operations, communication and compliance, police services, and human and capital resource leadership.
• Interact positively with local law enforcement and community partners to represent the University.

Skills

Supervisory responsibilities

Job description

Required License/Registration/Certification

Kentucky Law Enforcement Council ( KLEC ) Police Certification and Valid Driver’s License Required

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.

Shift

Primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday.

This position may be expected to work outside these hours, if necessary, to accomplish tasks and objectives.

Job Summary

University of Kentucky Police Captains 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’ population of students, faculty, staff, patients, and visitors.

The major job responsibilities of the HealthCare Captain include division leadership, healthcare operations, communication and compliance, police services, and human and capital resource leadership.

Police Captains shall positively interact, enhance relations, and represent the University with local law enforcement and community partners.

IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 10/07/2026

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently or have you previously been a certified police officer in Kentucky?
  • Yes
  • No