2025-3B Entry Level Patrol Officer (Group A)

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March 31, 2025

JOB LOCATION

25950 E Quincy Ave Aurora, Colorado 80016-2026

City 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, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs
• Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Aurora Police Department is accepting Entry Level Patrol Officer applications to establish the Group A Certified Eligibility List for the projected academy on September 8, 2025.  The academy date is subject to change.  

The deadline to submit an application is March 31, 2025, at 11:59 PM.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT
The following job description identifies specific Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks for all sworn, commissioned, and/or Civil Service members of the Police Department, serving in the position of Patrol Officer; and the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities needed to perform them. The ultimate goal for this position is to perform the mission of the Aurora Police Department and to fulfill the mandate of the City Charter, which states:

“It shall be the duty of the Police Force to suppress all riots, disturbances and breaches of the peace and apprehend any and all persons in the act of committing any offense against the laws of the State or of the ordinances, and to forthwith bring such persons before the proper court or other competent authority pursuant to law; and, at all times, to diligently and faithfully enforce all such laws, ordinances and regulations for the preservation of good order and the public welfare as the Council may enact.”

In addition to the duties, responsibilities, tasks, knowledge, skills, and abilities of a Peace Officer; members in the position and assignment of Patrol Officer must be able to perform duties, responsibilities, tasks; and possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform investigations, collect evidence, work under the direct supervision of a Sergeant, and present information obtained during investigations in court. Patrol Officers must be able to work in all weather conditions and their work is primarily in the field.

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:

• Handle (emergency and non-emergency) calls for service received by our Communications Center.

• Investigate and determine what type of, or if, crimes have occurred.

• Make sound decisions using knowledge, training and experience.

• Positively interact with the public.

• Problem solves complex community issues and look for innovative solutions to reduce repeat calls for service.

Salary

The hiring rate for Entry Level Patrol Officer (Grade IV) is $32.67068 hourly/$67,955 annually.  This position is considered non-exempt.  You will be eligible for overtime per the Fair Standards Labor Act.

The comprehensive breakdown of the rates of pay per the 2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) contract is listed below.

• Grade IV: $32.67068 hourly/$67,955 annually

• Grade III: $36.18943 hourly/$75,274 annually

• Grade II: $39.98750 hourly/$83,174 annually

• Grade I: