Finance & Administration

The Finance & Administration team supports the Division of Public Safety (DPS) by managing finances, overseeing human resources, and driving strategic initiatives, all with a focus on efficiency, accountability, and long-term sustainability.

Finance & Budget Management

Our finance team ensures responsible financial stewardship, aligning all efforts with the university’s budget policies and DPS’s strategic initiatives and long-term goals. This includes:

  • Collaboration – Working across departments and units to align financial strategies with operational needs.
  • Efficiency – Streamlining budget processes to improve resource allocation and financial transparency.
  • Sustainability – Planning for growth with a focus on long-term impact and fiscal responsibility.

Human Resources & Employee Wellness

Our Human Resources team supports the backbone of our division—our employees—by providing essential services to foster a positive, productive, and well-supported work environment. Key areas of focus include:

  • Payroll & Benefits – Managing compensation, benefits, and payroll processing to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
  • Leave Management – Assisting employees with leave policies, including sick leave, parental leave, and FMLA/FAMLI compliance.
  • Employee Relations & Wellness – Promoting a healthy work culture through conflict resolution, professional development, and wellness initiatives that support mental and physical well-being.
  • Staffing & Recruitment –ÌýHiring and development, onboarding and training, and fostering career growth to support long-term employee success.

Staffing & Recruitment

  • Talent Acquisition – Recruiting top professionals dedicated to public safety and administration.
  • Onboarding & Training – Providing new hires with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed.
  • Retention & Growth – Developing career pathways and leadership opportunities to support long-term employee success.

We are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

Strategic Initiatives & Public Safety Enhancements

Our Strategic Initiatives team leads innovative public safety projects designed to enhance security across ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder and the broader ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä System. Working alongside campus leaders, stakeholders, and national safety experts, we strive to exceed best practices and national safety standards.

Enhancing Campus Safety Proposal

The Enhancing Campus Safety proposal focuses on strengthening security, police, and operational capabilities across campus. Approved funding supports the following key enhancements:

Security Service Enhancements

  • Upgraded Infrastructure – Expansion of security cameras, access control systems, license plate readers (LPRs), and video analytics for improved monitoring.
  • Increased Staffing – Additional security personnel to oversee operations and new technology.
  • Community Engagement – Launch of a Community Liaison & Student Ambassador Program to enhance non-police engagement.

Police Enhancements

  • Co-Response Model Expansion – Addition of two victim advocates and two mental health specialists for incident support.
  • Increased Staffing – Recruitment of six new police officers and two lieutenants to meet campus security demands.
  • Specialized K9 Unit – Deployment of a K9 unit for explosive detection and event security.

Operations Enhancements

  • Security Operations Center (SOC) – A 24/7 monitoring hub integrating Fusus video technology and advanced threat analysis tools.
  • Increased Staffing – Hiring of management and analytical personnel to support SOC operations.

Through these efforts, we are committed to making ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder a safer, more resilient community.

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