Operations and Analysis Director

Job Title :

Operations and Analysis Director

Requisition Number : RE51823

Working Title :

Director of Operations and Analysis

Department Name : 3HL00 : UK Police

Work Location : Lexington, KY

Grade Level : 49

Salary Range :

$72,405-119,496 / year

Type of Position : Staff

Position Time Status :

Full-Time

Required Education : MA

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Required Related Experience :

5 yrs

Required License / Registration / Certification :

None.

Physical Requirements :

Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 15lbs., sitting for long periods of time, and viewing computer screens for extended periods of time without difficulty.

Shift :

As a salaried position, the working shift is primarily Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 am – 5 : 00 pm with the expectation to work outside of this schedule to complete projects, meet deadlines, etc.

Job Summary :

The University of Kentucky Police Department is seeking a Director of Operations and Analysis to lead the Central Kentucky Information Sharing and Threat Analysis Center (CITAC). This position will report to the Security Operations Center Executive Director.

This position will direct staff and operations of CITAC; Coordinate, plan and manage communication with the University of Kentucky Police Department and the University campus community. This position will coordinate and maintain ongoing training and experience within; gather and share information; maintain and appropriately distribute global situational awareness and monitoring, and provide ongoing situational reports, threat assessment and analysis reporting.

The Director of Operations and Analysis will maintain close communications supporting local, state, federal and international partners. This position will also oversee the daily operating budget.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities :

Desired certifications :

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Global Information Assurance Certification

GIAC Security Essentials Certification

GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

Yes

Preferred Education / Experience :

Information Security or closely related experience in a Security or Police operations function.

Deadline to Apply : 10 / 13 / 2025

Our University Community :

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.