Higher Ground Consulting is conducting this search on behalf of Front Range Community College. Please apply for theDirector of Campus Safetythrough their applicant tracking system.
Who We Are
With three campuses along Colorado’s Front Range,FRCCis 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.
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 aboutBenefits.
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.
LeadCampus Safetywith 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 toThe Vice President of Operations and in partnership with senior leadership,youwill 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.
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:
What Success Looks Like in the First 12 Months
The successful candidate will demonstrate progress in the following areas during the first year:
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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.
FRCC’s Annual Security Report (Download PDF reader)
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: