Executive Dir of Emergency Management

Job Summary

The Emergency Management Executive Director will provide executive leadership over the University of Kentucky Police Department Emergency Management program and Crisis Management and Preparedness unit. This position will coordinate with the Central Information Sharing and Threat Analysis Center (CITAC) and UKPD Operations units to align and reinforce preparedness, recovery, and resiliency efforts at the University of Kentucky and remote properties.

Specific Duties

• Provide executive oversight of the university’s campus emergency operation plan
• Lead the development of after-action reports
• Lead the emergency operations center during events and incidents
• Collaborate with CITAC in gathering threats, gaps, and vulnerability assessments
• Lead the development of templates, ICS resource and recovery documentation, and other tools
• Collaborate with UKPD leadership and federal entities in the management of natural, technological, or human-caused disasters, and other emergencies

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Take a polygraph examination as part of the University Police Department’s employment process

Preferred Education/Experience

A Master’s Degree and PMP Certification preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting, pushing, pulling up to 50 lbs.
• Sitting for extended periods of time; including sitting at computer workstation.
• Occasional risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job, loud noises, temperature extremes, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, burns, cuts/punctures, combative/violent people, and animal handling (including carcasses).

Shift

Primarily Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, with occasional travel and extended hours as needed.

Required Education

BA

Required Related Experience

5 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Deadline to Apply

08/04/2026