STEPS Security Worker

Job Title
STEPS Security Worker

Requisition Number
TE09124

Department Name
81400:Fleet Services

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Salary Range
$15.00 - $18.00/hour

Type of Position
Temporary

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

High School or GED

Required Related Experience

Required License/Registration/Certification

Valid Driver’s License

Physical Requirements

Walking for extended periods of time; 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.

Shift

This position requires an average commitment of five days per week (37.5 hours per week). Work hours will generally fall within one of the following shifts:

• Evening/Overnight: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
• Overnight/Early Morning: 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Shifts may be assigned on any day of the week, including weekends. Occasional daytime assignments may be required to meet operational needs.

The position requires availability to work some holidays and during university breaks, including winter, spring, and summer sessions. Employees in this role must also be flexible and available to report to work on short notice during weather-related or emergency university closures.

Job Summary

Join our team today as a STEPS Security Worker!

Responsibilities include:

• Patrolling and monitoring buildings and greenhouses
• Responding to alarms, incidents, or suspicious activity
• Documenting observations through a digital log
• Coordinating with campus police, facilities staff, and college personnel
• Performing lock-up/lock-down procedures and equipment checks.

The role demands strong observational skills, the ability to work independently, remain alert during overnight hours, and comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions, with frequent walking, standing, and climbing during the shift, plus the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.


Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Security work, able to work various hours, especially weekends and/or weekday evenings. Some holidays and during university breaks. Flexibility to report during weather related or emergency university closures

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

At least 1 year of related experience.

Deadline to Apply
12/17/2025

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.

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.