Emergency Management Specialist

About the role

The University of Kentucky Police Department is seeking an Emergency Management (EM) Specialist to develop and maintain emergency plans and programs that ensure UK HealthCare’s compliance with applicable regulatory standards. The specialist reports to the Emergency Management Director of Operations and may serve across the UK HealthCare Emergency Management Division as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning efforts for emergency management.
• Conduct incident evaluations.
• Support disaster preparedness activities.
• Maintain emergency communication protocols.
• Participate in on‑call rotations.
• Assist with HealthCare Incident Command Center (HICC) operations.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.

Requirements

• Required education: Bachelor’s degree (BS). Equivalency information: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
• Required related experience: 0 years.
• Required license/registration/certification: None.
• Must successfully complete a polygraph examination as part of the University Police Department’s employment process.
• No supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting, pushing, pulling up to 50 lb.
• Sitting for extended periods, including at a computer workstation.
• Occasional risk of injuries from equipment use, loud noises, temperature extremes, hazardous chemicals and fumes, burns, cuts/punctures, combative or violent individuals, and animal handling (including carcasses).

Schedule

Primarily Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with flexibility for trainings, presentations, and other duties outside of these hours.

Pay

Salary range: $48,214 – $79,560 per year.