Director, Campus Safety
Transylvania University, Westminster, CO, United States
Responsibilities
Director of Campus Safety will lead a prevention-focused, system-wide safety program across FRCC’s three campuses, ensuring that students, faculty, staff, and visitors experience the college as a safe and welcoming environment.
Unify campus safety operations into a cohesive, standardized, and scalable model
Strengthen consistency in policies, emergency procedures, communication protocols, and operational workflows
Build trust and visibility across campuses after an extended interim period
Modernize safety technology systems, reporting structures, preparedness training, and prevention education
Enhance Crisis Management Team effectiveness and ensure campus-wide readiness through drills, tabletop exercises, and continuity planning
Strengthen partnerships with local police, fire, EMS, emergency managers, and community organizations in each service area
Advance a safety culture that prioritizes belonging, accessibility, service, and shared accountability
Position FRCC as a model for community college safety leadership grounded in collaboration rather than enforcement-first thinking
Success in the First 12 Months
Progress toward 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
Plan and conduct a campus‑based full‑scale exercise and participate in local emergency management exercises
Develop a cohesive Safety Team and Culture
Enhance the training partnership with the FRCC Larimer Campus Law Enforcement Academy
Provide internal and external training opportunities to all Campus Safety employees
Focus on key instructor training credentials to enrich employees’ ability to teach various safety topics
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 systems
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
Eligibility
Applicants must be a Colorado resident on the first day of employment. Front Range Community College is an E‑Verify employer.
Salary
$103,275–$105,341 annually. The range reflects the minimum and maximum starting salary for the position and is based on a combination of the selected candidate’s education, training and experience, position scope, internal pay equity, and external market value.
Benefits
FRCC offers a comprehensive benefits package. Employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave, and other benefits as outlined in the FRCC Benefits program.
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Director of Campus Safety will lead a prevention-focused, system-wide safety program across FRCC’s three campuses, ensuring that students, faculty, staff, and visitors experience the college as a safe and welcoming environment.
Unify campus safety operations into a cohesive, standardized, and scalable model
Strengthen consistency in policies, emergency procedures, communication protocols, and operational workflows
Build trust and visibility across campuses after an extended interim period
Modernize safety technology systems, reporting structures, preparedness training, and prevention education
Enhance Crisis Management Team effectiveness and ensure campus-wide readiness through drills, tabletop exercises, and continuity planning
Strengthen partnerships with local police, fire, EMS, emergency managers, and community organizations in each service area
Advance a safety culture that prioritizes belonging, accessibility, service, and shared accountability
Position FRCC as a model for community college safety leadership grounded in collaboration rather than enforcement-first thinking
Success in the First 12 Months
Progress toward 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
Plan and conduct a campus‑based full‑scale exercise and participate in local emergency management exercises
Develop a cohesive Safety Team and Culture
Enhance the training partnership with the FRCC Larimer Campus Law Enforcement Academy
Provide internal and external training opportunities to all Campus Safety employees
Focus on key instructor training credentials to enrich employees’ ability to teach various safety topics
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 systems
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
Eligibility
Applicants must be a Colorado resident on the first day of employment. Front Range Community College is an E‑Verify employer.
Salary
$103,275–$105,341 annually. The range reflects the minimum and maximum starting salary for the position and is based on a combination of the selected candidate’s education, training and experience, position scope, internal pay equity, and external market value.
Benefits
FRCC offers a comprehensive benefits package. Employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave, and other benefits as outlined in the FRCC Benefits program.
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