Patrol Officer

Posting Number

20260013NE

Job Title

Patrol Officer

Number Of Vacancies

1

About Murray State

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.

About Murray State Benefits

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 Employment

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.

Type Of Employment

Regular Full-Time

Work Location:

Murray, KY

Employment Term

12 Months

Position Type

Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Department

Murray State Univ Police Department

Summary Of Job Duties And Responsibilities

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.

Must perform all the duties of a KY law enforcement officer to include;

• 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.
  
  

Other required duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following;

• 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.
  
  

Minimum Education Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
  
  

Minimum Experience And Skill Requirements

• Two years of experience as a patrol officer gained through work in security or a police department. Experience may be exchanged with college education year-for-year.
• Alertness; memory for oral and written directions and details; ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Must be able to operate patrol vehicles, department equipment, and firearms.
• Must possess good public relations skills, be able to work closely with others, and possess good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be able to meet all standards as defined by the Peace Officers Professional Standards and Certification Act (KLEC Pre-Selection Standards). Minimum standards are: U.S citizen; 21 years old; fingerprinted; no felony convictions; not prohibited from possessing firearms; receive/read code of ethics; honorable discharge if served in military; pass medical exam and drug test; undergo background investigation; interview by employing agency; certification not revoked by another state; take and pass a psychological test, physical agility test, and polygraph test.
• If the state police academy has not already been attended and qualifications met, will be required to attend the police academy at Richmond, Kentucky, for 18 weeks of basic training and successfully pass all requirements.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet the requirements to operate a university vehicle.
  
  

Preferred Education And/or Experience Qualifications

• Two years of college.
• Kentucky Police Academy (Basic) other KLEC approved academy; KLEC required in-service; NIMS/NRP ICS, 100, 200, 700, 800; OHSA Hazardous Communication, Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), training in patrol rifle, shotgun, pistol, and pepperball.
  
  

Posting Date

05/20/2026

Closing Date

06/03/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Hourly Rate/Annual Salary

$22.21 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)

Staff Grade

111

Work Hours

• Forty hours per week (involves overtime, weekend and shift work).
  
  

Physical Demands

• Subject to physical and verbal abuse in citing violations, marking arrests and investigations.