Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Police Lieutenant
Requisition Number
RE55551
Working Title
HealthCare Lieutenant
Department Name
3HL00:UK Police
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
48
Salary Range
$30.87-50.92/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
HS
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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 and will be expected to work outside hours for training and overtime opportunities as needed.
Job Summary
University of Kentucky Police Lieutenants 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 University of Kentucky Police Lieutenant include supervision and management; operations management; training and staff development; and professional development and training.
Specific duties include supervising a unit, conducting security and risk assessments, developing and training staff, scheduling staff appropriately, providing security and traffic control for special University events, and completing University and law enforcement related reports.
Police Lieutenants must be able to work overtime especially in high volume seasons (university move in, football, basketball, etc.), change shifts, work special duty events, and attend meetings.
Police Lieutenants shall 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
08/31/2026
