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Police Officer/Recruit

at University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

Posted: 2-27-2025

Law, Compliance, and Public Safety

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$57,435/year

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About this Career

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

Skills

Mathematics, Grammar, Report Writing, Traffic Control, Public Relations, Valid Driver's License, Testimony, Investigation, Motor Vehicle Operation, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Community Relations, Internal Documentation

Job Description

Police Officer/Recruit University of Kentucky
  • 4.1 Lexington, KY Job Details Full-time $21.06
  • $33.
69 an hour 15 hours ago Qualifications Writing skills No experience needed High school diploma or GED Driver's License Supervising experience Grammar Experience Entry level Under 1 year Full Job Description Posting Details Job Title Police Officer/Recruit Requisition Number RE49395 Working Title Department Name 3HL00:

UK Police Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 44 Salary Range $21.06-33.69/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time 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 Valid Driver's License 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 Recruits work (5) 8-hour days: Monday
  • Friday with occasional overtime opportunities to include UK sporting events. After Police Training Academy graduation, 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 University community with a safe and secure environment in which to work, live and learn. Our 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, and preparing written records including but not limited to citations, criminal reports, and internal documentation. Below is the next required step of this hiring process for you to plan in advance. All qualified applicants are invited to attend the written test.
  • Written Test Information
  • The written test is to be completed online. Please watch for an email, to the email address you provided on the application, which will provide instructions for scheduling and taking the test. The written test has four sections
  • math, reading comprehension, grammar, and writing skills.
If you are interested in study materials, study guides, and practice tests to prepare for the National Police Officer Selection Test (POST) please visit: applytoserve.com/Study/ To learn more about 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 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 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 Must complete Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) Basic Training Academy within one year of hire date if not already certified. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply 03/20/2025 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.

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Salary

Minimum

Maximum

$43,805/yr

$70,075/yr

MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL

High school or GED