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May 18, 2026JOB LOCATION
25950 E Quincy Ave Aurora, Colorado 80016-2026City of Aurora, Colorado
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:Integrity,Respect, Professionalism, andCustomer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora?
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Aurora Civil Service Commission is accepting Entry Level Patrol Officer applications for the Aurora Police Department to establish the 2026-3B Group B Certified Eligibility List. The academy is projected to begin on September 21, 2026, and end on March 18, 2027. The academy dates are subject to change.
The deadline to submit an application is May 18, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
The Aurora Police Department is looking for individuals who represent diversity in thought and experiences, which are shared by our citizens. Candidates must have strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing. Candidates should possess good interpersonal skills, common sense, and have the ability to problem solve.
Examples of Duties
A comprehensive list of a police officer's duties is not possible, but officers working within the Aurora Police Department perform some of the following functions:
Learn more about a career with the Aurora Police Department.
Salary:
When hired with a start date in 2026, the hiring rate for Patrol Officer Grade IV is $33.65385 hourly/$70,000 annually.
This position is considered non-exempt. You will be eligible for overtime per the Fair Standards Labor Act. Annualized salary represents an estimate of yearly earnings based on the hourly rate and a standard full-time schedule.
The comprehensive breakdown of the rates of pay per the 2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) contract is listed below.
Upcoming Deadlines & Test Dates:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
Eligibility
Minimum qualifications and automatic disqualifiers are available for your review in Section II, Rule 2a & 2b in the Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations.
They are as listed below:
i) Entry-Level Police applicants shall be 21 years old by the projected end date
of the Academy.
ii) Be a citizen of the United States of America or a person who is lawfully
admitted for permanent residence in accordance with the Immigration and
Nationality Act.
iii) Have completed a minimum education of high school completion, or GED
equivalency.
iv) Must have a valid driver's license and if not a Colorado driver's license, be
able to obtain a Colorado driver’s license by the start of the Academy.
v) Be able to perform minimum essential job functions of the recruit position.
i) Conviction of, or deferred judgment for, a crime which is a felony under state
or federal law; or military conviction by a court-martial that is comparable to
a felony conviction.
ii) Conviction of any crime or ordinance violation, which would bar the applicant
from possessing a firearm or ammunition under Federal or Colorado law.
iii) Conviction of, deferred judgement for, or combination of any misdemeanor
causing disqualification under POST standard 24-31-305.
iv) Illegal distribution of any controlled substances or drugs, including steroids, in
the last (3) years.
v) Conviction of or deferred judgment for any driving offense listed below within the last three (3) years from the projected start date of the Academy:
1. Homicide or assault with a vehicle;
2. Leaving the scene of a crash (hit and run);
3. Eluding a Police Officer;
4. Any vehicle related felony;
5. Drag Racing/Exhibition of Speed;
6. Reckless driving resulting in serious bodily injury/death;
7. Driving while intoxicated (DUI, DWAI, DUID)
vi) Any applicant who tests positive for marijuana during the pre-employment drug test will
not be hired and will be ineligible to be employed within the City of Aurora for one year.
Applicants are advised that it can take several days to more than a month for a marijuana
user to pass a drug test.
Benefits: Benefits & Retirement- City of Aurora
Uniforms:
Personal Time Off (PTO):
Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance:
Disability:
Retirement:
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