Director, Campus Safety
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Director, Campus Safety
Salary
$103,275.00 - $108,439.00 Annually
Location
Adams County, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
GJE-202602047-04/2026
Department
Front Range Community College
Opening Date
04/24/2026
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
3645 W. 112th Ave, Westminster, CO 80031
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Annette Morales
Type of Announcement
This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply
Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application.
Description
Benefits
Department Information
Higher Ground Consulting is conducting this search on behalf of Front Range Community College. Please apply for the Director of Campus Safety (https://darrell-hammond-sr.app.loxo.co/job/MzkyNDgtbHZ3aXp5cmR2YnQyYWtrYw==) through their applicant tracking system.
Who We Are
With three campuses along Colorado's Front Range, FRCC (https://www.frontrange.edu/campuses-online/index.html) is the state's largest community college. We enroll close to 28,000 students annually from our diverse service area, which offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities.
Each year approximately 5,000 FRCC students transfer to four-year universities and FRCC offers more than 36 career training programs that prepare students for immediate employment and rewarding careers. Last year, more than 5,000 high school students took concurrent enrollment classes with us, earning college credit without having to pay college tuition. And we were recently ranked as one of the "Top Online Colleges" in the country byNewsweek.
One of FRCC's main goals is to offer educational excellence for everyone. The college's strong commitment to student success means we start by creating an inclusive and equitable environment-one where both students and employees feel they belong and are supported. FRCC's focus on diversity, equity and inclusion is woven into the fabric of our college conversations and decision-making processes. We are actively seeking to hire a workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body.
The college is also an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution. For us, becoming an HSI is an intentional commitment to being a college where our Latinx (and other historically marginalized) students thrive.
FRCC employees and leaders work hard to create a culture of collaboration, innovation and pride. We're looking to hire people who share these values-along with our commitment to student success, equity and excellence.
Description of Job
Who You Are
Serving one of the state's most diverse student populations, the Director will help ensure that students, faculty, staff, and visitors experience FRCC as a safe, welcoming, and well-prepared place to learn and work.
FRCC seeks a leader to guide a collaborative, prevention-focused, and forward-looking safety program across its multi-campus system. The successful candidate will be a strategic systems thinker, a calm and credible crisis leader, a trusted relationship builder, and a culture shaper who leads with service, accountability, and transparency. This person must bring a prevention-first mindset and the executive judgment to make difficult decisions while maintaining trust. The ideal candidate has proven experience building strong relationships with campus leaders and external partners, developing the Campus Safety team through intentional professional development, assessing current operations and capabilities, and creating a multi-year roadmap that standardizes practices while preserving local responsiveness. They will also strengthen emergency operations and crisis management processes, ensure sustainable Clery Act compliance, and build confidence in the safety function through clear communication, preparedness, and prevention training.
FRCC's Strategic Plan, " Forward, Together (https://www.frontrange.edu/about/strategic_plan/index.html) , " provides strategic, operational, and technical leadership for Safety Services across three campuses. You will direct day-to-day departmental functions, guide Assistant Directors and staff, and partner closely with the Associate Vice President of Facilities to shape long-term goals, priorities, and resource planning. You will foster a culture of accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement amongst a team who takes pride in their part of student success.
This is an essential, highly visible leadership role requiring consistent on-campus presence and regular travel across all campuses to effectively coordinate departmental needs, collaborate with stakeholders, and foster a supportive culture. You may be required to work onsite or remain on campus during delayed starts, early releases, or campus closures.
Please note: You need to be a Colorado resident on your first day of employment. Also, Front Range Community College is an E-Verify employer.
SALARY: $103,275-$105,341 annually
The salary range reflects the minimum and maximum starting salary for the position. When determining the starting salary for a new employee, FRCC takes into consideration a combination of the selected candidate's education, training and experience as it relates to the requirements of the position, as well as the position's scope and complexity, internal pay equity and external market value.
BENEFITS: Click here for information about Benefits (https://www.frontrange.edu/careers/benefits.html) .
Selection Process : This position will be open until filled with a priority given deadline of May 31, 2026. All applicants will apply through Higher Ground Consulting (https://darrell-hammond-sr.app.loxo.co/job/MzkyNDgtbHZ3aXp5cmR2YnQyYWtrYw==) , who is conducting a national search for this position.
Lead Campus Safety (https://www.frontrange.edu/student-experience/campus-security/index.html) with Vision and Impact
Front Range Community College seeks a strategic and hands-on leader to guide the future of campus safety across our multi-campus system. The position reports to The Vice President of Operations (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.frontrange.edu/about/presidents-office/ethan-johnson.html&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1776362234465186&usg=AOvVaw1iDNxzuYOGN30be5CnLVKm) and in partnership with senior leadership, you will champion a proactive, community-centered approach - balancing emergency preparedness with prevention, transparency, and trusted partnerships.
This role calls for someone skilled in cross-campus (multi location) planning, crisis response, and relationship-building with faculty, staff, students, and external partners. You'll help shape a culture of safety that supports learning, belonging, and operational excellence.
Primary Duties
The Role: Opportunities and Challenges
Are you looking for an opportunity to build something enduring on campus and beyond? This search comes at a defining moment.
Following more than a year of interim leadership, FRCC is seeking an experienced Director who can bring long-term vision, consistency, and confidence to a critical function with impact on every part of the College experience.
The most compelling opportunities and challenges include:
Unifying three-campus safety operations into a cohesive, standardized, and scalable model
Strengthening consistency in policies, emergency procedures, communication protocols, and operational workflows
Building trust and visibility across campuses after an extended interim period
Modernizing safety technology systems, reporting structures, preparedness training, and prevention education
Enhancing Crisis Management Team effectiveness and ensuring campus-wide readiness through drills, tabletop exercises, and continuity planning
Strengthening partnerships with local police, fire, EMS, emergency managers, and community organizations in each service area
Advancing a safety culture that prioritizes belonging, accessibility, service, and shared accountability
Positioning FRCC as a model for community college safety leadership grounded in collaboration rather than enforcement-first thinking
What Success Looks Like in the First 12 Months
The successful candidate will demonstrate progress in the following areas during the first year:
Be well underway with IACLEA Accreditation and schedule an official on-site audit
Resurrect and reimagine the Safety Committee to inform the college's safety needs, gather buy-in, and communicate improvements and challenges.
Begin planning a campus based full-scale exercise and participate in local emergency management exercises based on the Emergency Operations Plan.
Execute plans to develop a cohesive Safety Team and Culture
Continue enhancing the training partnership between Campus Safety and the FRCC Larimer Campus Law Enforcement Academy
Continue providing internal and external training opportunities to all Campus Safety employees
Continue to focus on key instructor training credentials for Campus Safety employees to enrich their abilities to teach various safety topics to the campus community
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in public safety, emergency management, criminal justice, homeland security, higher education administration, or a related field
Five or more years of progressive leadership experience in public safety, campus safety, emergency management, or a related environment designing institutional safety programs and SOPs
Leadership experience including hiring, coaching, team development, performance accountability and remote management
Demonstrated expertise in emergency operations, crisis response, preparedness planning, and security technology system
Experience with various technical equipment and software, and proven experience working closely with IT and other technical resources.
Valid Colorado driver's license or ability to obtain one
Proven ability to work effectively with diverse populations and complex stakeholder groups
Current or prior POST certification
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in a related discipline
Experience in higher education or multi-site institutional safety environments
Experience with Clery compliance, threat assessment, and continuity operations
Bilingual Spanish/English capability
Why This Role Matters
This position is not simply about managing incidents. It is about shaping an environment where people can thrive.
The Director of Campus Safety will help define how Front Range Community College lives out its mission through a modern, inclusive, and collaborative approach to safety-one that reinforces student success, community trust, and institutional resilience.
Career information at FRCC (https://www.frontrange.edu/careers/index.html)
FRCC Cabinet/Sr. Staff
FRCC's Annual Security Report (https://www.frontrange.edu/_resources/docs/student-experience/safety-security/campus-security-report.pdf) (Download PDF reader)
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Supplemental Information
Benefit-Eligible Employees
Group Health Benefits
If you are an APT, staff, or faculty and are scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week, you are eligible for benefits on the first day you officially begin active employment. FRCC offers a variety of family-friendly benefits designed to support your physical, emotional and financial health, including:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Community or School Volunteer Leave
Leave of Absence Options
College Invest 529
Retirement
FRCC employees contribute to Colorado PERA (https://internal.cccs.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits/) , which provides retirement and other benefits to employees of more than 500 government agencies and public entities in the state of Colorado. PERA is the 21st largest public pension plan in the United States and is a substitute for Social Security; FRCC employees do not contribute to Social Security. PERA eligible employees are required to contribute a fixed percentage of their salary to the pension. Student employees are not eligible to participate in PERA.
FRCC and the State of Colorado also offer three tax-deferred supplemental investment plans, including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans.
Tuition Reimbursement
Education and the success of you and your dependents is a priority at Front Range Community College. We encourage you to develop job skills and abilities which will benefit you as well as our College. Eligible employees, their eligible dependents, and domestic partners may enroll in credit courses at any of the 13 system community colleges.
Professional Development Opportunities
FRCC offers a variety of professional development opportunities to create possibilities for your career and life. We are building a learning community where you can work with diverse individuals, explore new ways of thinking and expand your capabilities.
Flexible Work Arrangements
Front Range offers a variety of flexible work arrangements based on departments and positions. Please ask if this is an opportunity for this role.
Employee Assistance Program
Our employee assistance program (EAP) services are available to you and your household members at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP). These confidential services offered to support the wellbeing of both you and your family members include counseling, professional coaching, webinars, mediation, financial assistance, and more. For more information, please visit the CSEAP website (https://cseap.colorado.gov/) .
BenefitHub
As a State of Colorado employee, you will have access to the BenefitHub website where you will find a variety of local and national discounts.
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