Police Major

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Police Major Requisition Number RE55685 Working Title HealthCare Operations Major Department Name 3HL00:UK Police Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 50 Salary Range $83,283-141,565/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education

BA

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience

5 yrs

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

Primarily 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday.

This position will be expected to work outside these hours, if necessary, to accomplish tasks and objectives.

Job Summary

University of Kentucky Police Majors 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' population of students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

The major job responsibilities of the HealthCare Operations Major include supervision and management of the UK Police HealthCare police and security division, strategic planning and training, and research and education.

Police Majors positively interact, enhance relations, and represent the University with local law enforcement and community partners.

Internal Employee Being Considered

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply 09/10/2026 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 (*).

• • Are you currently a certified law enforcement officer?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents