The Combined Regional Communications Authority (CRCA), Colorado is seeking a knowledgeable, enthusiastic leader to assume the position of Executive Director for its communication center.   The CRCA is the primary public safety answering point for all 911 emergency calls for all areas of Fremont County. The center dispatches for the Cañon City and Florence Police Departments, Fremont County Sheriff’s Department, the Cañon City Area Fire Protection District, the Florence Fire Protection District, several small volunteer fire and EMS agencies, and coordinates with AMR Ambulance Service. 

CRCA is a governmental entity formed by an intergovernmental agreement between the cities of Cañon City and Florence, the Fremont County Sheriff’s Department, the Cañon City Area Fire Protection District, and the Fremont County 911 Authority, and is governed by a board comprised of five appointees, with one appointed from each of the agencies.

A bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in business administration, public administration, fire science, criminal justice, or a closely related field is required. The successful applicant will have at least three (3) years of supervisory experience in an emergency communications center or related public safety communications experience. Public safety management experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. A valid driver’s license is required.

The selected individual must possess, or have the ability to obtain within one year of the hiring date, certifications from the following organizations:

• Colorado Crime Information Center (CCIC)
• National Crime Information Center (NCIC)
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) - ICS 100, ICS 200, and ICS 700

View complete position profile and apply online at:

http://bit.ly/SGRCurrentSearches

For more information on this position contact:

Larry Bell

Senior Vice President, SGR Executive Recruitment

larrybell@governmentresource.com

Cell:  325-669-3671