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

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)

• Scheduled for September 18th & 19th
• To prepare, watch a descriptive video of the test.

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.