About Our Job
With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The hiring range for this position is $68,773 - $95,000/year based on experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
457B Retirement plan
132 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
A “flexible” Wellness Day has been approved in support of employee wellness and engagement for city employees. All civilian and benefit qualified employees are eligible to use this day with manager approval and it must be used by Dec. 31, 2026, as it will not roll over into the new year.
Location
The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. In this position, you can expect to work onsite at the Denver Post Building three days per week. You may also be required to attend local events based on operational needs. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.
Who We Are & What You'll Do
The OIM provides independent civilian oversight of the Denver Police Department (“DPD”) and the Denver Sheriff Department (“DSD”). The OIM works to foster accountability, effectiveness, and transparency in the DPD and DSD by:
Overseeing a complaint and commendation process that is accessible to all community members;
Monitoring investigations into officer-involved shootings, in-custody deaths, and complaints involving sworn police and jail personnel;
Making recommendations about findings and discipline resulting from those investigations;
Conducting outreach to Denver’s diverse communities and members of law enforcement;
Making recommendations regarding DPD and DSD policy, practices, and training; and
Issuing public reports regarding trends and patterns in complaints, and the sufficiency of investigations and any disciplinary sanctions imposed.
The Communications & Outreach Administrator for the Office of the Independent Monitor is a member of the Independent Monitor’s team, serving as a critical link between the office, the community, law enforcement and City leaders. This individual must embody integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment—handling sensitive oversight information with discretion, accuracy, and trustworthiness. The Communications & Outreach Administrator creates strategic opportunities for the Independent Monitor to share the important work of the office, ensuring residents understand OIM’s mission. This role requires someone who understands Denver’s broader public safety landscape, anticipates issues or trends, and proactively identifies opportunities to promote OIM’s work in meaningful, accessible ways.
A key responsibility includes active social listening—monitoring community sentiment, feedback, and concerns across multiple platforms and engagement channels—and transforming those insights into actionable communication strategies that advance OIM’s goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement communications strategies that increase public understanding of OIM’s mission, oversight findings, and work
Translate complex policies, data, and public safety issues into clear, accessible messaging for residents, media, stakeholders, and City leaders
Manage communications across digital and traditional platforms, including the website, social…