Senior Police Officer

Job Title
Senior Police Officer


Requisition Number
RE51264


Working Title

Department Name
3HL00:UK Police


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
46


Salary Range
$25.01-41.25/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

3 yrs



Required License/Registration/Certification

1. 3 years continuous service at UKPD post Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC) certification.
2. 120 hours of Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC) certified training post Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC) certification.
3. Serve as a member of a recognized specialized unit or assignment.



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

University of Kentucky Senior 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 Senior Police Officer include patrol and investigations, public relations and service, professional development and training, and report writing.

Specific duties include foot, bike, and mobile patrol, law enforcement, criminal investigation, community relations, preparing and presenting testimony in court, providing security and traffic control for special University events, and completing University documents including but not limited to reports, tickets, daily logs, and property/person receipts.

Senior Officers must be able to work overtime especially in high volume seasons (university move in, football, basketball, etc), change shifts, work special duty events, attend meetings, and research and conduct safety presentations on campus.

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

In addition to these responsibilities, Senior Police Officers must complete the following:

• Three (3) years continuous service at University of Kentucky Police Department post KLEC certification
• 120 hours of KLEC certified training post KLEC certification
• Serve as a member of a recognized specialized unit or assignment

Internal Employee Being Considered



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Senior Police Officers must complete the following:
• Three (3) years continuous service at University of Kentucky Police Department post KLEC certification
• 120 hours of KLEC certified training post KLEC certification
• Serve as a member of a recognized specialized unit or assignment



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
08/18/2025


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.