Police Sergeant

Job Summary

University of Kentucky Police Sergeants 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’ diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

The major job responsibilities of the University of Kentucky Police Sergeant include supervision and management; patrol and investigations; public relations and service; and professional development and training.

Specific duties include supervising a patrol shift, reviewing and approving reports, developing 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 Sergeants 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 Sergeants shall positively interact, enhance relations, and represent the University with local law enforcement and community partners.

12 hour shifts with rotating weekends off.

• 7 am – 7 pm
• 7 pm – 7 am

Days, Nights, Weekends, Holidays, and mandatory Overtime.

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, and handling intermittent periods of high levels of stress.

Police Certification.

Does this position have supervision responsibilities?

02/05/2026

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.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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