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FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 

SUPERVISOR, CAMPUS SECURITY & PREPAREDNESS - BOULDER COUNTY CAMPUS 

WHO WE ARE

We are the largest community college in Colorado, enrolling close to 28,000 credit students annually. We were one of 30 colleges in the initial American Association of Community Colleges Pathways Project, recently selected as a “Most Promising Place to Work” in Diverse Magazine, and profiled as one of six top community colleges for transfer student success in a recent Aspen Institute publication. We have developed a strong strategic plan focused on improving student graduation and transfer rates and have made significant investments in advising and other student support programs.

We also have a strong commitment to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We are actively seeking to hire a workforce that matches our student community and will support our Philosophy of Inclusion.

We are guided by the philosophy “One College, Many Communities.” Campuses share many common values, goals, and practices, but are also given the opportunity and flexibility to develop unique cultures and programs that serve individual communities. In addition, we have a clear vision outlined in its strategic plan.  For more information, visit the following: www.frontrange.edu and VISION 2020.

 WHO YOU ARE

As the Supervisor for the Campus Security and Preparedness departments at the Boulder County Campus, you will manage the day to day operations while providing leadership and oversight to the Campus Security and Preparedness department to ensure a high level of quality customer service. You will be responsible for the dissemination of accurate and timely information and all related safety, security and emergency preparedness services to students, faculty and staff.  In this role, you will support department planning, development and implementation of department goals and standard operating procedures in conjunction with the department director, assistant director and division leadership team. You will also coordinate the implementation and maintenance of a college wide comprehensive all hazards emergency management program to prepare for and direct the actions of the campus community in the event of an emergency. It is important to have an in-depth understanding of the Standard Response Protocol and how local emergency response agencies can support the college in emergency situations. You will need to develop relationships built upon trusted and demonstrated levels of expertise through pre-planning, relationship building and respected capabilities. 

This position is classified as critical, and as such, you will be expected to work and/or remain at the work site in delayed start, early release, or closure situations. You will also be required to be on call and respond to emergencies on campuses when necessary. You will need to travel amongst FRCC's three campuses as well as the satellite locations. While on duty, you will be required to carry a hand gun. If you are offered the position you will be required to pass a physiological examination, as well as pass a background check; obtain certification and ongoing recertification on a department firearms course; and pass a physical fitness exam. 

SELECTION PROCESS:  POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED WITH AN EXTENDED PRIORITY DEADLINE OF NOVEMBER 14, 2021 

In your application please include a resume and cover letter that specifically addresses how your background and experience align with requirements, qualification and responsibilities of the SUPERVISOR, CAMPUS SECURITY & PREPAREDNESS. 

Please note: THIS IS AN ON-CAMPUS POSITION.  You need to be a Colorado resident by your first day of employment.

BEGINNING IN MID-DECEMBER, ALL EMPLOYEES OF FRCC WILL HAVE A CHOICE TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR VACCINATION CARD OR TO AGREE TO WEEKLY COVID-19 TESTING.

SALARY: Low 60’s Annually

BENEFITS:  2021 – 2022 APT & Faculty Benefits

PRIMARY DUTIES: 

• Oversee the daily activities and operations of campus department staff in order to manage and assign tasks that provide direction in support of the safety and security vision for the campus. Requires in-depth understanding of the federal Clery Act and how to comply with current and changing regulations under the act. Responsible to determine if an emergency notification or a Timely Warning is needed to be sent out to the campus community.

• Interact with the campus Vice President and the campus leadership team on aspects of safety, security and emergency preparedness; provides daily support to the campus community and communicates the department’s overall goals and vision to the campus community. Develop and provide campus specific or college wide emergency preparedness training for the Vice President, campus leadership team and other departments. Provide Standard Response Protocol training and presentations for the campus community.

• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the local community, including fire, police, EMS, school district security officers and emergency preparedness representatives. Conduct site and risk assessments, and self-inspections for safety, security and emergency preparedness of the campus buildings and property. Analyze and interpret results, recommend appropriate corrective action, follows up on the action and communicates results. Continue to follow-up on issues or concerns until final resolution or completion.

• Develop yearly safety, security and emergency preparedness goals and plans for their assigned campus teams. Complete annual goal setting, performance planning and performance review for their campus staff. Recommend to the Assistant Director a course of action for Corrective or Disciplinary actions, maintain written documentation for all employee work related meetings and interactions.

• Serve as a lead resource for the campus CARE team and possesses in-depth knowledge of the NABITA Threat Assessment tool and its implementation within their campus. The position is the “law enforcement” representative to the team and must provide a thorough understanding for the criminal side of the threat assessment. When a threat against the campus is received, must be the lead resource for determining the best course of action, be the liaison with law enforcement and make proper assessments and notifications. This may require extensive follow-up with law enforcement, the local District Attorney, and the court system.

• Work collaboratively or individually on complex projects assigned by the department director or assistant director, and completes other duties as assigned within the specified timelines.

Required Skills

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• COMMUNICATIONS: Daily interaction with the Assistant Director and staff, by email with internal and external staff and key stakeholders, in person, phone and email with local resources and promoting department philosophy.
• CRITICAL THINKING: Understanding the best strategy for emergency situations and response, implementation of department guidelines, and development of campus-based procedures and protocols.
• PRESENTATION: Development of safety, security and emergency preparedness presentations, then presenting these to varied audiences both internal and external to the campus.
• CONCEPT OF UNDERSTANDING: Must understand that the legal and societal environment that our non-sworn department operates in and understand our statutory authority and the limits of that authority.
• DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION: Champion equity and inclusion on campus and within department through policies and practices that support all staff and students.

Required Experience

REQUIRED EDUCATION/TRAINING & WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field such as Criminal Justice, Business Management or Emergency Management.

OR

• Four (4) years of professional security work or law enforcement experience.

OR

• Three (3) years of emergency management work experience.

AND 

Three (3) years of direct supervisory experience over a multiple member team in the last 5 years, to include:

• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Experience working in multi- disciplinary team environment.
• Experience in presentation development and public speaking.

Previous experience using or an operational understanding of the following equipment:

• Fire systems: panels and head end equipment,
• Intrusion (burglar) alarm systems,
• Emergency notification systems and mass communication Systems
• Security camera systems
• Access control systems

Valid Colorado driver’s license.

Current CPR/AED/First Aid Certification.

Past or Current successful completion of a law enforcement academy in Colorado or another state resulting in POST certifiable status to be eligible for hire by a law enforcement agency.

Must provide a photo copy of the POST certificate in the application packet. 

PREFERRED EDUCATION/TRAINING & WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working in a Higher education security or police department.
• Experience in presentation development and public speaking. Experience working in a government entity that interacted with other like, government agencies.

WELCOMING. RESPECTFUL. INCLUSIVE. TOGETHER, WE ARE FRCC.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• COMMUNICATIONS: Daily interaction with the Assistant Director and staff, by email with internal and external staff and key stakeholders, in person, phone and email with local resources and promoting department philosophy.
• CRITICAL THINKING: Understanding the best strategy for emergency situations and response, implementation of department guidelines, and development of campus-based procedures and protocols.
• PRESENTATION: Development of safety, security and emergency preparedness presentations, then presenting these to varied audiences both internal and external to the campus.
• CONCEPT OF UNDERSTANDING: Must understand that the legal and societal environment that our non-sworn department operates in and understand our statutory authority and the limits of that authority.
• DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION: Champion equity and inclusion on campus and within department through policies and practices that support all staff and students.