Patrol Officer

Job Information

Posting Number: NE

Job Title: Patrol Officer

Vacancies: 1

Location: Murray, KY

Type of Employment: Regular Full-Time

Employment Term: 12 Months

Position Type: Staff – Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Department: Murray State Univ Police Department

Job Category: Staff Grade 111

Hourly Rate/Annual Salary: $22.21 (additional pay dependent upon qualifications)

Posting Date: 02/12/2026

Closing Date: 02/26/2026

Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award‑winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000‑acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide‑range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike.

Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.

Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employer/AA. Murray State University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, disability or political or social viewpoint. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Sworn law enforcement officer meeting Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC) Police Officer Professional Standards (POPS) certification requirements. Conducts regular vehicle and foot patrol on University property enforcing federal laws, state laws, and university regulations to provide a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and university visitors.

• Conduct oneself in accordance with University and Departmental Policy and Procedure and General Orders; serve and aid in the public.
• Affect arrets and issue citations.
• Serve warrants, summons, and other court orders.
• Conduct preliminary investigations of reports and document activities in computer records management system.
• Be knowledgeable of Kentucky law and utilize the KYOPS Reporting System.
• Be knowledgeable of applicable state and federal laws and requirements.
• There are many duties that are unique to the Day, Afternoon, and midnight shifts. Some of these duties and responsibilities are addressed by the General Orders or in the Officer Training Packet.
• The Patrol Officer must be prepared and willing to learn University specific methodologies.
• The Patrol Officer must; be knowledgeable of state and federal reporting requirements; maintain compliance with Clery, Minger, and other applicable state and federal reporting requirements; present educational programs to various audiences; actively observe for safety hazards or violations on Campus; maintain competency in emergency management (NIMS/NRP) requirements; maintain compliance with applicable OSHA requirements; attend state and departmentally required training; actively assist other members of the PS&EM Department;
  
  be prepared to assist other departments on campus; work shifts and be prepared to change shifts as assigned, and work holidays, weekends, and overtime as assigned.
• Officer is responsible to carry out other duties as assigned by Supervision.
• Patrol Officers must assume responsibility for handling emergency or crisis situations and decision making in the absence of the Senior Patrolman, Sergeant, or other supervisory/managerial personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school graduate or equivalent.

• Two years of experience as a patrol officer gained through work in security or a police…