2027-2B Entry Level Patrol Officer (Group A)

City of Aurora; Center (AL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Aurora is hiring for an Entry Level Patrol Officer with the Aurora Police Department to establish an eligibility list for 2027. The academy is slated to begin May 17, 2027, and end November 10, 2027, with an application deadline of November 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

Candidates should value integrity and service while preparing for a challenging career in law enforcement. Salary details reflect a progression starting at $72,100 annually and hourly, with future steps up to $122,645 annually

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old by the projected end date of the academy.
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident as defined by law.
• Have a high school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Must have a valid driver’s license or obtain one by start of academy.
• Able to perform essential job functions of the recruit position.
• Disqualifiers include certain felonies or violations per POST rules.

Responsibilities

• Handle emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
• Investigate and determine the occurrence and type of crimes.
• Make sound decisions using training and experience.
• Interact positively with the public and build trust.
• Problem-solve complex community issues and reduce repeat calls.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

APPLY BY

November 02, 2026

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 Civil Service Commission is accepting Entry Level Patrol Officer applications for the Aurora Police Department to establish the 2027-2B Group A Certified Eligibility List.

The academy is projected to begin on May 17, 2027, and end on November 10, 2027. The academy dates are subject to change.

The deadline to submit an application is November 2, 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:

• 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.

Learn more about a career with the Aurora Police Department.

Salary:

When hired with a start date in 2027, the hiring rate for Patrol Officer Grade IV is $34.66347 hourly/$72,100 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 2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) contract is listed below.

• Year 1, Grade IV: $34.66347 hourly/$72,100 annually
• Year 2, Grade III: $38.39327 hourly/$79,858 annually
• Year 3, Grade II: $42.42308 hourly/$88,240 annually
• Year 4, Grade I(A): $47.09664 hourly/$97,961 annually
• Year 5, Grade I(B): $58.96395 hourly/$122,645 annually

Upcoming Deadlines & Test Dates:

• FrontLine Exam – Complete and submit scores no later than November 9, 2026.
  • Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will receive detailed instructions on how to take the FrontLine Exam through the National Testing Network (NTN). To register for the exam, go to the National Testing Network website and ensure that you select ‘Aurora Civil Service Commission’ as a department to send your scores to.
  • Aurora Police Department will pay for your exam! Contact the APD Recruiting Team to receive a one-time paid voucher for the NTN FrontLine Exam fee.
• Job Functionality Test (JFT) – Scheduled for November 13th & 14th
  • Start preparing now for the physical fitness test by watching a descriptive video of the test.
  • Invitations to schedule will be sent after you pass the FrontLine Exam.
• Video Oral Board Interviews
  • Following successful completion of the FrontLine Exam and Job Functionality Test, applicants will be invited to complete a video interview. Invitations will be sent out at varying times.
  • Video interviews must be completed and submitted within seven (7) days of receiving the invitation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

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:

• Minimum qualifications for original appointment include:

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.

• Automatic grounds for disqualification from the hiring process include:

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;

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