Deputy Director - Community Safety and Wellbeing

Deputy Director - Community Safety and Wellbeing

Salary

$123,102.58 - $184,653.88 Annually

Location

Adams County Government Center, 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Brighton, CO

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

07568

Department

Community Safety & Wellbeing

Opening Date

07/08/2026

Closing Date

8/7/2026 4:30 PM Mountain

Our Mission

To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.

EEO

Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position classification

Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.

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What Success Looks Like In This Job

At CSWB, we value applicants who understand the needs of the residents we serve. This insight may come from personal experience navigating government programs, recovery, or other hardships and is considered highly relevant to this position.

The Deputy Director of Community Safety and Well-Being is a key thought and culture leader for a multi-disciplinary department that aims to Improve Systems, Strengthen Neighborhoods, and Elevate People. The Deputy Director is grounded in the principles of justice, humanity, and inclusivity, and balances technical competency with strong interpersonal relations. This position maintains department-wide responsibilities while directly overseeing any combination of the following service areas (determined based on experience, interest, and professional development): Poverty Reduction and Homelessness Services, Business Services, Collaborative Management Partnership, Neighborhood Services (Code Compliance and Animal Management) Community Corrections contract and performance administration, and Data and Evaluation. This role serves in an executive capacity and, working directly with the department Director, operates as a strategic advisor, development coach, and liaison to the Executive Leadership Team and Board of County Commissioners.

Examples of Duties for Success

• Prioritizes employee satisfaction and development to successfully position our most valuable resources towards delivering exceptional service.
• Contributes to a positive workplace culture, championing an environment consistent with being "an employer of choice."
• Demonstrates compassion, care, and commitment to public service, while operating with integrity and purpose.
• Fosters a psychologically safe workplace, respecting individuality and inviting varied perspectives.
• Develops programs and inspires innovation to achieve the goals of the department.
• Courageously challenges business and leadership practices and ideologies, maintaining a continuous improvement and growth mindset.
• Thoughtfully maximizes employee performance and reinforces our County's norms and values.
• Ensures compliance with state statutes, county regulations, organizational policies and procedures while removing barriers and bureaucracy.
• Creatively pursues high-impact solutions demonstrated through social return on investment, while navigating an unpredictable funding environment.
• Delivers formal, engaging presentations to internal and external partners, including elected bodies, neighborhood organizations, and industry experts.
• Utilizes collaboration and connection to establish and maintain strong interpersonal and interagency relationships.
• Facilitates, coordinates, and monitors the development of the department strategic plan and annual budget.
• Leverages data appropriately to aid in decision-making, program evaluation, and information sharing.
• Acts as the director of the department during times in which the director is absent.
• Performs any other duties as needed to drive the vision, fulfill the mission, and abide by the values of the organization.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Exercises direct supervision over staff, including full supervision of the managers/administrators in assigned areas. Also, assists the Director with the supervision of managers not in the assigned area. Acts as the Department Director in their absence.

Qualifications for Success

• Ability to formulate objectives and priorities and implement plans consistent with the long-term interest of the organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively with elected officials, city and county leadership, executive directors, and other regional leaders.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration, and extensive knowledge of industry proven strategies.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills to lead strategies within the organization and with regional stakeholders to address equity and disparities in the community.
• Ability to select, coach, develop, and perform employees.
• Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform advanced project management and evaluation.
• Skill and experience in planning, assigning, scheduling, and supervising the performance of others.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Ability to plan, analyze, and evaluate programs and services, operational needs, and fiscal constraints.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department staff, other departments, and other stakeholders and residents.
• Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of and the ability to use excellent oral and written communication; ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

More Qualifications for Success

This position requires nine (9) years of combined experience from the categories below: with a minimum of one year in Public Administration, Neighborhood Services, Community Corrections, Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Data/Evaluation, or a related field.

Professional Experience:

• Nine (9) years of related field experience with increased complexity and responsibility
• Supervisory experience: Minimum of three (3) years leading and managing teams
• Minimum of two (2) years in state/local government, community-based non-profit, social work, education, poverty/homelessness, criminal justice, data/evaluation, compliance, etc.
• Direct work or volunteering with vulnerable populations, homelessness, or experience in receiving public benefits can substitute for professional experience on a year for year basis.
• Preferred two (2) years of leading or assisting in the development of community-facing programs.

Academic Experience: None required, Masters in a related field preferred

• Up to five (5) years towards combined experience for completion of an accredited degree program(s); or, up to one (1) year for demonstrated higher education on a six (6) month basis of full-time enrollment.
• One semester equals six (6) months; two (2) semesters equal one (1) year. Transcript required.

Comparable Experience: None required.

• Comparable experience includes justice system involvement, incarceration, poverty and homelessness, and/or behavioral health.
• Up to two (2) years towards combined experience for demonstrated comparable experience.*
• If you would like your comparable experience considered for Qualifications for Success, please respond to the prompts in the Questions section.

License or Certificate:

• Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, and maintain, a valid Colorado drivers license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, and maintain, Colorado certification of CCIC/NCIC operation.

Background Check: Must pass a state and federal criminal background check, including fingerprinting.

Adams County and the 17th Judicial District Attorneys Office complies with Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act ("JAFA"). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

Benefits You Expect:

• AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
• Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
• Generous Vacation/Sick leave
• Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan
• Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Fitness Center
• Employee Health Clinics
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Recreation Center Discounts
• Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Wellness programs
• Lactation friendly certified workplace

01

Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• Yes, I understand but disagree.

02

Please select the best option for how you meet the minimum experience qualifications for this role.

• 9 years of Public Administration, Neighborhood Services, Community Corrections, Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Social Justice, or a related field; no education, no comparable experience
• 8-9 years Public Administration, Neighborhood Services, Community Corrections, Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Social Justice, or a related field; 0-1 year of higher education towards the completion of an accredited degree program(s), no comparable experience
• 8-9 years Public Administration, Neighborhood Services, Community Corrections, Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Social Justice, or a related field; 0-1 year of higher education, 0-1 years of comparable experience
• 7-8 years Public Administration, Neighborhood Services, Community Corrections, Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Social Justice, or a related field; 1-2 years of higher education towards the completion of an accredited degree program(s), no comparable experience
• 7-8 years Public Administration, Neighborhood Services, Community Corrections, Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Social Justice, or a related field; 1-2 years of higher education towards the completion of an accredited degree program(s),6 months - 2 years comparable experience
• 6-7 years Public Administration, Neighborhood Services, Community Corrections, Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Social Justice, or a related field; 2-3 years of higher education towards the completion of an accredited degree program(s), no comparable experience
• 6-7 years Public Administration, Neighborhood Services, Community Corrections, Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Social Justice, or a related field; 2-3 years of higher education towards the completion of an accredited degree program(s), 6 months - 2 years of comparable experience
• 5-6 years Public Administration, Neighborhood Services, Community Corrections, Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Social Justice, or a related field; 3-4 years of higher education towards the completion of an accredited degree program(s), no comparable experience
• 5-6 years Public Administration, Neighborhood Services, Community Corrections, Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Social Justice, or a related field; 3-4 years of higher education towards the completion of an accredited degree program(s), 6 months - 2 years of comparable experience
• 4 years Public Administration, Neighborhood Services, Community Corrections, Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Social Justice, or a related field; 5 years of higher education towards the completion of an accredited degree program(s), no comparable experience
• 3-4 years Public Administration, Neighborhood Services, Community Corrections, Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Social Justice, or a related field; 4-5 years of higher education towards the completion of an accredited degree program(s), 6 months - 2 years of comparable experience
• None of the Above

03

Do you possess at least 3 years experience leading and managing teams?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess at least 2 years of experience in state/local government, community-based non-profit, social work, education, poverty/homelessness, criminal justice, data/evaluation, compliance, etc.

• Yes
• No

05

Do you currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, and maintain, a valid Colorado drivers license?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you currently possess, or ability to obtain, and maintain, Colorado certification of CCIC/NCIC operation?

• Yes
• No

07

Would you like your comparable experience to be considered for service credit towards Qualifications for Success?

• Yes
• No

08

Please respond to the attestation below and complete prompts 1 & 2. I attest that I have read the comparable experience statement and that any information provided will only be used for service credit towards Qualifications for Success and not to rule out eligibility to hire.

• Yes
• No

09

Prompt 1: How many months of comparable experience credit are you requesting?

• 1/2 year of comparable experience.
• 1 year of comparable experience.
• 1.5 years of comparable experience.
• 2 years of comparable experience.
• I am not requesting to use comparable experience.

10

Prompt 2: Please list your comparable experience with justice involvement, poverty and homelessness, and/or behavioral health. Include dates (month, year), and a brief description of what it was. If you are not using comparable experience as a qualification, you may write "N/A." a. (For example: 05/92 - 6/93 Incarcerated for possession. 09/19 - 02/20 Treated for behavioral health condition.)

11

In 300 words or less, please respond to the following prompt: What are some key implications of the current state and federal policy and funding landscapes for the Community Safety and Well-Being department?

12

In 300 words or less, please respond to the following prompt: The County is focused on Community Engagement and Customer Service. How will your skills and experiences elevate the department's performance in these areas? Include an example of how it might look in practice.

Required Question

Employer Adams County

Address 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000B

Brighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

Website http://www.adamscountyco.gov/careers