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Police Officer

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The University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY (In Person)

$62,639 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 7 weeks ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/21/2026

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Police Officer Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Posting Details Job Title Police Officer Requisition Number RE52999 Working Title Healthcare Police Officer Department Name 3HL00:

UK Police Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 45 Salary Range $22.73-37.50/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 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 10 hour shifts, four days a week on either 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift: 1st shift
  • 7:00 am to 5:00 pm 2nd shift
  • 4:00 pm to 2:00 am 3rd shift
  • 10:00 pm to 8:00 am Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays, and mandatory Overtime.
Job Summary UK HealthCare Police Officers are responsible for providing the UK HealthCare community with a safe and secure environment in which to work, live, and learn. This position will serve specifically and primarily at Chandler Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital. 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 HealthCare 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. 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 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 04/13/2026 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 (
  • ).
  • 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 Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents

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