2027-1B Entry Level Patrol Officer (Group A)

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

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

Minimum Qualifications & Working Conditions

• Entry-Level Police applicants shall be 21 years old by the projected end date of the Academy.
• 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.
• Have completed a minimum education of high school completion, or GED equivalency.
• 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.
• Be able to perform minimum essential job functions of the recruit position.

Benefits

• City of Aurora Uniforms
• Glock Model 45 will be furnished by the Department at no cost.
• Officers receive a $1500 soft body armor vest allowance once every four years.
• All uniforms and equipment are furnished in conformance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Health, Dental, Vision, And Life Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts are an option.
• Insurance does not take effect until the 1st day of the month following the date of hire (ex. Hire date of May 5th, insurance effective June 1st).
• Disability
• The City contribution provides death and disability coverage through the Fire & Police Pension Association (FPPA).
• Retirement Options include the Aurora Police Money Purchase Pension Plan or the Police Defined Benefit Hybrid Option plan.

Job Functionality Test (JFT)

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!

Upcoming Deadlines & Test Dates

• FrontLine Exam – Complete and submit scores no later than July 20, 2026.
• 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.
• JFT – Scheduled for July 24th & 25th