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

Aurora Police Department; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Light rail nearby

On-site fitness center

Career advancement programs

Job summary

Aurora Police Department in Aurora, Colorado is seeking entry level Patrol Officers to join the 2027-2B Group B Certified Eligibility List. The academy is scheduled May 17, 2027 to November 10, 2027, with the deadline to apply January 4, 2027 at 11:59 PM.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications including U.S. citizenship or permanent residence, high school completion or GED, and a valid driver's license. The role offers overtime eligibility and a clear advancement path under the 2027 CBA.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good interpersonal skills and common sense.
• Ability to problem-solve in dynamic situations.

Responsibilities

• Handle emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
• Investigate and determine type of crime and circumstances.
• Make sound decisions using training and experience.
• Interact positively with the public.
• Address complex community issues and seek innovative solutions.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

APPLY BY

January 04, 2027

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 B 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 January 4, 2027 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

• 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

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 ju