Marketing and Communications Director - Department of Safety

The City and County of Denver’s Department ofPublicSafety(DOS)is seeking an experienced Marketing and Communications Director to lead strategic communications,messaging,media relations, crisis response, public information, branding, and content coordination across all Safety agencies. This role also partners closely with the Executive Director and provides strategic counsel on all communications matters.

To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV Section on the My Experience tab):

• Cover Letter

• Resume

This is an in-person role. You can expect to work on-site at the Police Administration Building at 1331 Cherokee Street, Denver, CO 80204. This position may require work outside of normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as thecommunications subject matter expert andvoice of public safety, guiding messaging, talking points, andstrategyacross all DOS agencies and teams 

• Serve as the public information officer for theExecutive Director’s Office,Denver 9-1-1, and Community Corrections 

• Manage the Department of Public Safety communications team and provide oversight of all communications functions in DOS agencies

• Develop, manage, implement, and evaluate comprehensivestrategic communicationsplansfor the Department ofPublicSafety

• Lead emergency and crisis communications, including rapid response during critical eventsand high-profile matters while ensuring coordination andfast turnaroundacross teams

• Create internal and executive communications strategies and content to support the Executive Director and DOS leadership team, share information with internal teams, and drive engagement across functions 

• Lead media relations for DOS, building relationships with reporters and handling daily media requests, drafting statements, coordinating interviews, prepping interviewees, sending out press releases, and coordinating press conferences 

• Lead all content, communications planning,project management,and branding efforts across the department, ensuring consistency acrossthe Executive Director’s Office, DenverPolice Department, Denver Fire Department, Denver Sheriff Department, Denver 9-1-1, and Community Corrections

• Oversee the management of all digital communications functions including the DOSwebsite, intranet pages,and social mediastrategy including creatingcontent,providing timelyupdates, andtracking key performance metrics 

• Serve as the department’s language access liaison, ensuring communications are accessible to all members of the public 

• Represent Public Safety in citywide communications meetings and collaborate withthe Mayor’s Communications Office and other department communications teams 

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Executive Directoron communications and media matters, supporting decision-making and messaging

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred

• At least 7–8 years of communications experience, preferably with direct crisis or emergency communications responsibilities in a municipal government setting

• Experienceleadinga teamandworking with otherhigh levelcommunications teams 

• Demonstrated experience leading media relations, including high-pressure and time-sensitive communications

• Experience building and maintaining media relationships

• Ability to adapt quickly, reprioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment

Below are the minimum requirements used to determine eligibility for this position:

• Education Requirement:Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Communications or a related field.

• Experience Requirement: Five (5) years of experience at the type and level of functional or operational management, which must have included management of marketing and/or communications supervisors.

• Education & Experience Equivalency: Two (2) years of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of posthigh school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.

• Licensure & Certification: By position, requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Application Deadline

This posting will accept applications until Friday, May 22, 2026. Please submit your application including your cover letter and resume as soon as possible and no later than May 22, 2026 at 5:00PM to ensure consideration.