Police Officer

University of Kentucky; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky Police Officers provide a safe and secure environment for the UK community to study, work, live, and visit. The department is service oriented, serving students, faculty, staff, hospital guests, and visitors across campus.

Duties include patrol, investigations, public relations, training, and report writing. Officers may present testimony, complete university forms, and collaborate with local law enforcement and HealthCare officials.

Qualifications

• US citizen
• Age 21+
• HS diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license
• No felony conviction
• No misdemeanor or inchoate offenses
• No disqualifying discharge
• Not prohibited from firearm possession
• Peace officer certification status must be valid

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas and enforce laws.
• Investigate incidents and prepare reports.
• Public relations and community service.
• Attend trainings and professional development.
• Prepare and present testimony in court as needed.
• Complete university documents including tickets, logs, and receipts.

Skills

USCitizen

Age 21+

Driver's license

No felony

No misdemeanor

Firearm eligibility

Peace officer certification status

Discharge status clean

Public interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title Police Officer

Requisition Number RE55827

Department Name 3HL00:UK Police

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 45

Salary Range $23.18-38.25/hour

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education HS

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.

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. To learn more about our who we are and what we do for the University and our community, Click Here. 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

• 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.