Executive Director

Oregon APCO NENA; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 179,410 - 278,088; Full time

Job summary

Jeffcom 911, Jefferson County’s regional emergency communications center, seeks an Executive Director to lead a 136‑person team serving 600,000 residents across Jefferson and Clear Creek Counties. The role reports to an eight‑member Board, with accountability for strategic direction, operations, and financial stewardship.

The Executive Director will guide technology, policies, and partnerships to ensure world‑class emergency communications services and organizational sustainability for the

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex public service organizations.
• Strong governance and executive leadership experience.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic plans in a multi-agency environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall strategic direction and governance for Jeffcom 911.
• Oversee operations, budgeting, and technology systems to ensure high‑quality service.
• Engage with partner agencies, communities, and the Board to advance public safety outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Public safety

Strategic planning

Financial stewardship

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

First Review: July 31, 2026

Salary Range: $179,410-$278,088

Jeffcom 911 is seeking an Executive Director for Colorado’s second-largest emergency communications center, serving approximately 600,000 residents across Jefferson and Clear Creek Counties. Located immediately west of Denver, this expansive region of the Colorado Front Range offers metropolitan access along with historic communities, mountain scenery, and abundant outdoor recreation.

Jeffcom 911

Jefferson County Communications Center Authority, also known as Jeffcom, is a regional public safety communications center established in 2018 and governed by an eight-member Board of Directors. Jeffcom provides emergency dispatch services for 29 police, fire, and emergency medical agencies and operates from a new 24,000-square-foot facility in Golden with a budget of $27 million. The center is staffed with 136 communication specialists and 18 supervisors and handled 592,392 total calls in 2025, including 233,494 emergency and 207,955 non-emergency calls.

The Executive Director

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer of Jeffcom 911 and is accountable to the Board of Directors for the overall leadership, strategic direction, operational performance, financial stewardship, and organizational success of the Authority. The Executive Director works collaboratively with member and user agencies to ensure exceptional emergency communications services, stakeholder engagement, and long-term organizational sustainability. The Executive Director oversees the development and administration of policies, procedures, technology systems, and organizational resources necessary to effectively serve the community and support public safety responders.

Why Apply

The next Executive Director of Jeffcom 911 will have the opportunity to lead one of Colorado’s largest and most innovative regional emergency communications centers. Serving 29 partner agencies ranging from urban centers to rural mountain communities, Jeffcom is recognized nationally for its technology, operational capabilities, and regional impact. The organization is financially stable, operates from a modern facility, and is supported by talented, mission‑driven professionals. With a supportive Board, strong technology foundation, and momentum for positive cultural change, the next Executive Director will be well positioned to help shape and strengthen the future of emergency communications across the region.

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More Information

GMP Consultantsis assisting Jeffcom with this search. Learn more at gmphr.com. Jeffcom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First Review is July 31, 2026.