Jobs UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER

Division of Public Safety seeks to facilitate and coordinate a culture that supports the Boulder campus’ commitment to maintain the highest level of ethics, integrity, and safety in the conduct of its operations. We do this though services to enhance community safety, protect life and property, and foster safe, secure, and ethical practices.

The University of Colorado (CU) Boulder is one of America's leading research universities and the flagship of the CU System. As a comprehensive public doctoral Research University, CU Boulder is a member of the Association of American Universities and is classified as an R1 University. The university has nine schools and colleges offering over 150 academic programs and enrolling 35,000 degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students.

At CU Boulder, we believe in supporting each other and valuing everyone who is part of our community. Our values are expected of all Buffs and lead our actions in the classroom, on campus and in our community. At CU Boulder, we commit to building a more diverse and inclusive campus community. We value different backgrounds, identities and perspectives and believe that engagement with a wide range of ideas and viewpoints can help students learn and grow.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of staff to meet and exceed departmental and organizational objectives.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performance work culture.
• Conduct regular team meetings to communicate goals, provide updates, and ensure alignment with broader strategic priorities.
• Provide feedback, set clear performance expectations, and conduct performance evaluations to support individual and team growth.

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Develop and implement critical initiatives that support both departmental and university-wide goals.
• Analyze operational data, trends, and feedback to find opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align protective services strategies with overall organizational priorities.
• Monitor progress against established goals, making adjustments to strategies as necessary.

Operations Management

• Oversee the day-to-day operations to ensure efficiency and quality across all protective services activities.
• Identify, address, and resolve operational challenges to streamline processes and optimize team performance.
• Manage departmental budgets, resources, and schedules to ensure successful project and operational outcomes.
• Continuously review and refine policies, procedures, and workflows to improve performance.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a key liaison for internal and external collaborators, providing expert guidance and support.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Represent the department in meetings, providing regular updates and responding to inquiries from senior leadership.
• Address and resolve team member concerns in a timely, professional manner.

Weekends and nights may be required.

The starting salary range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000 annually.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in security services or a closely related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience can substitute on a year for year basis.

• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mentality with the ability to assess and resolve complex issues.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, or other relevant tools.

• 2+ years of experience in private security, military, or law enforcement roles.
• Knowledge of national and regional public safety landscapes.
• Experience in protective services or safety management.
• Engagement with public safety organizations or initiatives.
• Proven success in delivering innovative security solutions and cost-saving strategies.