Police Lieutenant

Position Information

Job Title: Police Lieutenant

Requisition Number: RE52703

Department Name: 3HL00:

UK Police

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 48

Salary Range: $/hour

Type Of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required

Education:

HS

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.

12 hour shifts with rotating weekends off. Must be able to work the following:

• 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
• 7:00 pm – 7:00 am
• Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays, and mandatory Overtime.

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’ varied population of students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

The major job responsibilities include:

• Supervision and management
• Patrol and investigations
• Public relations and service
• Professional development and training

Specific duties include supervising a patrol shift or unit, reviewing and approving reports, developing Sergeants and Officers, patrolling on foot, bike, and mobile patrol, enforcing the law, investigating crimes, building community relations, preparing and presenting testimony in court, 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.

IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes

Final date to receive applications: 01/12/2026

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.

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