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AURORA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
15151 E. ALAMEDA PARKWAY SUITE 3400
AURORA, COLORADO 80012

http://www.auroragov.org

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Updated: May 27, 2026

Job applications are OPEN for Aurora Police Department Entry Level Patrol Officer positions.

Submit a an application for the 2027-1B Entry Level Patrol Officer (Group A) job posting by July 13, 2026.
- You can find the online application here: https://bit.ly/AuroraCSCappsPD.

Complete and sucessfully pass the NTN FrontLine exam by July 20, 2026.

The Aurora Police Department will pay for your exam! Contact the APD Recruiting Team at apdrecruiting4@auroragov.org to receive a one-time paid voucher for the NTN FrontLine exam fee. Please be advised that test scores received with this voucher will only be valid for the Aurora Police Department's hiring process.

Position Information:
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.

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Minimum Qualifications:

Must be 21 years of age by the Academy end date
Must have a valid Driver's License (and a good driving history)
No felony convictions in your criminal history
Must have a high school diploma or GED
Must be a US Citizen OR lawful, permanent resident
Minimum qualifications and automatic disqualifiers are available for your review in Section II, Rule 2a & 2b in the Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations.
Review disqualifying incidents that may impact your eligibility per Colorado POST.
Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, is required

Salary Information:

Starting pay in 2026 for Patrol Officer Grade IV is $33.65385 hourly/$70,000 annually. This position is considered non-exempt and you will be eligible for overtime per the Fair Standards Labor Act.

Starting pay in 2027 has not yet been determined and wiil be based on the upcoming 2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) contract.

The comprehensive breakdown of the rates of pay per the 2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) contract is listed below.

Year 1, Grade IV: $33.65385 hourly/$70,000 annually
Year 2, Grade III: $37.27500 hourly/$77,532 annually
Year 3, Grade II: $41.18702 hourly/$85,669 annually
Year 4, Grade I: $45.72452 hourly/$95,107 annually
Year 5, Grade I(B): $57.24616 hourly/$119,072 annually

Benefits: You can review the City of Aurora benefits here: Benefits & Retirement- City of Aurora

Points of Contact:

Civil Service Commission
Michelle Haines or Heather Dearman
Civil Service Analysts
civilservice@auroragov.org

Aurora Police Recruiters
Officer Abdul Syidi
Officer Tien Nguyen
Officer Doug Fisher
apdrecruiting4@auroragov.org

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