Police Officer

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky Police Officers are responsible for patrolling campus, maintaining a safe environment for students, staff, patients, and visitors. Roles include investigations, court testimony, and reporting.

The department emphasizes service, professional development, and community relations across the university community. Officers work 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime for university events.

Qualifications

• Meets Kentucky minimum requirements listed in the posting.
• Includes citizenship, age, education, license, and conduct criteria.
• Includes eligibility to carry firearms and prior officer certification status.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus and respond to incidents to maintain safety.
• Investigate incidents and assist in criminal investigations.
• Provide public relations, service, and training coordination.
• Prepare and present testimony in court; complete reports and daily logs.

Skills

US citizenship

21+ age

High school/GED

Valid driver's license

No felony conviction

No misdemeanor or KRS 510 offenses

No disqualifying discharge

Firearm eligibility

No prior peace officer certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

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 UK 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, hospital guests, and visitors. The major job responsibilities of the UK Police Officer include patrol and investigations, public relations and service, professional development and training, and report writing.

Specific duties include patrol, law enforcement, criminal investigation, community relations, preparing and presenting testimony in court, completing trainings and professional development, and completing University documents including but not limited to reports, tickets, daily logs, and property/person receipts.

Officers shall positively interact, enhance relations, and represent the University with local law enforcement, community partners, and UK HealthCare officials.

Feel free to reach out with any additional questions at [e-mail]. 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 deadline date listed.

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-one (21) years of age
• 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

Deadline to Apply

10/14/2026

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

• * Per Kentucky regulations, this position requires several qualifications. These qualifications are in the posting within the "Skills / Knowledge / Abilities" section. Do you meet these minimum requirements?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you currently or have you previously been a certified police officer?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you obtained your Police Officer Professional Standards Certification through the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you obtained a police officer certification through another state?
  • Yes
  • No