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Department Information Higher Ground Consulting is conducting this search on behalf of Front Range Community College. Please apply for the Director of Campus Safety through their applicant tracking system. Who We Are With three campuses along Colorado's Front Range, FRCC 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 by Newsweek. 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," 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. 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, who is conducting a national search for this position.

Lead Campus Safety 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 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 FRCC Cabinet/Sr. Staff FRCC's Annual Security Report (Download PDF reader) To Apply for this position: Director of Campus Safety 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, 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.

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.