Police Officer University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY

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Full-Time

Salary:

$22.73-37.50/hour

Posted:

02/28/2025

Application Due:

03/23/2025

Category:

Police and Public Safety Requisition Number:

RE49412

Department Name:

3HL00:

UK Police Work Location:

Lexington, KY Grade Level:

45

Salary Range:

$22.73-37.50/hour

Type of Position:

Staff Required Education:

HS Click here for more information about equivalencies https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/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 on campus patrol work 12 hour shifts with rotating weekends off. Must be able to work any of the following: 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. The department is service oriented and specializes in meeting the needs of the campus' diverse 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. Officers shall positively interact, enhance relations, and represent the University with local law enforcement and community partners. 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 [email protected] 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 (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 Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?: No 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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 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. University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from minorities and women. Apply Now