University of Kentucky

Police Captain

University of Kentucky • $73K — $121K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 4 years of relevant experience in law enforcement.
  • Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC) Police Certification required.
  • Valid driver's license is mandatory.
  • Supervisory experience is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage healthcare operations within the department.
  • Ensure compliance and effective communication across all levels.
  • Oversee police services tailored to campus needs.
  • Foster positive relations with local law enforcement and community partners.
  • Guide human resources and capital resource strategies.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with a standard Monday to Friday schedule.
  • Opportunity to work on campus in a dynamic environment.
  • Involvement in community-oriented policing initiatives.
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
Police Captain

Requisition Number
RE55987

Working Title
HealthCare Captain

Department Name
3HL00:UK Police

Work Location
On Campus

Grade Level
49

Salary Range
$73,861-121,888/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

4 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC) Police Certification and Valid Driver's License Required

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 may be expected to work outside these hours, if necessary, to accomplish tasks and objectives.

Job Summary

University of Kentucky Police Captains 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, patients, and visitors.

The major job responsibilities of the HealthCare Captain include division leadership, healthcare operations, communication and compliance, police services, and human and capital resource leadership.

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

IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
10/07/2026

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