Division Chief/Fire Marshal

Lead with Purpose. Join Our Dedicated Team.

Step into a key leadership opportunity with Castle Rock Fire & Rescue, one of Colorado’s leading fire service agencies. As Division Chief / Fire Marshal, you will guide critical programs in life safety, fire prevention, and public education. This role reports directly to the Fire Chief and offers the chance to:

• Oversee essential fire inspections, plan reviews, and investigations
• Lead a committed team focused on community risk reduction
• Collaborate with town leadership, developers, and the public
• Champion fire and life safety across a growing, dynamic community
• Contribute to strategic planning and direct division operations
• Support emergency incident response as a command officer when needed

Bring your expertise and leadership to a department that values service, professionalism, and forward thinking. In this visible and rewarding position, you’ll help ensure Castle Rock remains a safe place to live, work, and visit.

We invite applications from compassionate, driven leaders who reflect our core values: Strength, Honor, Integrity, Excellence, Leadership, Dedication, and Service. The ideal candidate will be:

• Deeply committed to community safety and wellbeing
• Knowledgeable about fire prevention, inspections, and code compliance
• Experienced in leading teams and nurturing staff development
• An excellent communicator who can connect with both colleagues and the community
• Approachable, collaborative, and skilled at building positive relationships
• Forward-thinking, solution-oriented, and eager to advance our initiatives
• Dedicated to ongoing learning and professional growth

If you are inspired by the opportunity to lead and make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.

• High school diploma or GED (Associate’s degree or higher preferred)
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in fire prevention or life safety, including 2 years in a supervisory role
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License (or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire)
• CPR/BLS Certification
• Fire Inspector II certification (Colorado DFPC or ICC equivalent)
• Plans Examiner (Fire Inspector III) certification within one year of appointment
• Arson Investigation training within two years of hire
• Completion of FEMA NIMS/ICS courses within one year
• Completion of Castle Rock Supervisor Program within three years
• Ability to successfully complete all required background, medical, and physical assessments
• Preferred: POST certification or modified academy, Wildland Type III Investigator certification

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Castle Rock Fire & Rescue proudly serves the community with five stations, offering 24/7 emergency response and a strong focus on wellness and professional advancement. In 2024, our team answered 7,068 calls across a 66-square mile service area. The department also offers specialized divisions and utilizes a state-of-the-art training facility.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary: $122,179.20 – $171,038.40
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with employer contributions
• Free recreation center memberships for employees and eligible family members
• Wellness programs and incentives
• Fire and Police Pension Association Statewide Defined Benefit Plan (12% employee, 10.5% employer match)
• Optional 457 Deferred Compensation, 457 Roth IRA, and Roth IRA
• Generous leave: 11.5 holidays, 24 hours of personal leave, 80 hours of vacation to start, and 96 hours of sick leave per year

About Castle Rock

Castle Rock is ideally located between Denver and Colorado Springs, offering a blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities. Residents enjoy top-rated schools, safe neighborhoods, a vibrant downtown, over 6,000 acres of open space, and more than 95 miles of scenic trails—making it a wonderful place to call home.