Coordinator, Emergency Services & Compliance

Review of applications will begin immediately and close on April 17, 2026, at 5:00pm.

The Coordinator of Cleary Act Compliance & Emergency Services develops, implements, and maintains comprehensive emergency management and preparedness programs.The Coordinator also ensures college compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, the Campus Crime Statistics Act, and other associated regulations.

This position has been identified as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) in accordance with Department of Education guidelines. As a CSA, the incumbent is required to report crimes that they become aware of to the Department of Public Safety and must attend related annual training.

In accordance with Colorado Revised Statutes 24-50-135, this position has been exempted from the State Personnel System.

Emergency Management

• Develops, maintains, and updates the institution's comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).
• Creates and implements emergency response procedures for various scenarios (natural disasters, active threats, medical emergencies, etc.).
• Conducts regular risk assessments and vulnerability analyses.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with local emergency services and first responders.
• Serves as Emergency Operations Center (EOC) manager during campus emergencies.
• Coordinates emergency response activities across departments and with external agencies.
• Leads the Emergency Management Team and facilitates decision-making during crises.
• Designs and conducts emergency preparedness training for faculty, staff, and students
• Plans and executes tabletop exercises, drills, and full-scale emergency simulations.
• Evaluates exercise outcomes and implements improvements to emergency plans.
• Maintains training records and tracks participation.
• Oversees campus emergency notification systems and ensures functionality.
• Develops and maintains emergency communication protocols and templates.
• Tests emergency alert systems regularly and document results.
• Coordinates with IT and communications teams on system improvements.
• Collaborates with departments on the development of business continuity plans and implementation during and after an emergency event.
• Works with departments to identify critical functions and recovery priorities.
• Coordinate post-incident recovery efforts and after-action reviews.
• Documents lessons learned and implements corrective actions.

Clery Act Compliance

• Ensures college-wide compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, including timely reporting, accurate statistics, and protocol development.
• Serves as the institution's subject matter expert on Clery Act requirements and best practices.
• Monitors changes in federal regulations and updates institutional protocols accordingly.
• Coordinates compliance efforts across multiple departments and campus locations.
• Prepares and distributes the Annual Security Report as required.
• Collects and verifies crime statistics from Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) and law enforcement agencies.
• Ensures accurate classification and counting of reportable crimes.
• Maintains comprehensive documentation supporting all reported statistics.
• Issues timely warnings for Clery Act crimes as required.
• Coordinates emergency notifications for immediate threats to health or safety.
• Develops and implements communication protocols for campus safety alerts.
• Ensures Campus Security Authorities complete annual training on reporting responsibilities.
• Develops and delivers Clery Act training programs.
• Creates educational materials and resources on campus safety and crime prevention.
• Develops, reviews, and updates campus safety and security practices.
• Collaborates with employee and student leaders to ensure PCC protocols and handbooks address required Clery Act topics.
• Coordinates with the Title IX Coordinator on overlapping compliance requirements.
• Works with college departments to implement best practices for crime prevention and response.
• Maintains accurate records of all crime reports, documents, statistics, and compliance activities for audits and program reviews.
• Prepares and submits required reports to the Department of Education.
• Conducts annual reviews of crime data to identify trends.

Additional Functions

• Works independently with little supervision or as part of a team.
• Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and others.
• Interact professionally and respectfully with students, colleagues, and others.
• Assesses individual and department work processes and recommends improvements.
• Complies with State Fiscal Rules, State Board policies, System and College protocols, and departmental procedures.
• Obtains and maintains proficiency with required systems and equipment.
• Maintains confidentiality of student and employee information as required.
• Completes all required compliance training within the established timeline.
• Serves on committees and other groups assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution or Associate’s Degree with at least two years of related experience.

Experience

• At least 5 years of combined experience in Clery Act compliance, emergency management, or campus safety.

• At least two years of experience related to the Clery Act and/or higher education compliance.

• Experience developing and implementing emergency plans.
• Experience with mass notification systems and emergency communication platforms.

Licensure/Certification.

• FEMA Professional Development Series certifications (ICS-100, 200, 700, 800).
• Valid state driver's license throughout duration of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of laws, accreditation standards, and best practices pertaining to the Clery Act, the federal emergency management frameworks (NIMS, ICS), and emergency management.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.

• Able to gather and analyze facts, conduct analysis, draw conclusions, and present recommended actions.

• Able to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related emergency management software
• Able to lift 15 pounds.
• Able to read and communicate in English.
• Mobility around campus.

Travel

• Colorado Community College System offices in Denver
• Fremont, Mancos, and Durango, CO locations
• Conferences within or outside of Colorado

Schedule

• Weekdays (State business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm)
• Infrequent weekend and/or evening hours required
• Flexibility to work extended hours during emergency situations.

Working Conditions

• May require work in stressful, high-pressure emergency situations.
• Exposure to potentially traumatic situations and sensitive information.