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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 01, 2025
The Aurora Civil Service Commission in Aurora, Colorado is building an eligibility list for Aurora Police Department Entry Level Patrol Officer positions.
To be considered for the current hiring process, you must first complete the following:
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 paid through an Aurora Police Department NTN Voucher will only be valid for the Aurora Police Department's hiring process.
Submit an online Aurora Police Department application by the published deadline. When the Aurora application period is open, you will find the application here: https://bit.ly/AuroraCSCappsPD.
Once you apply and pass the minimum qualifications screening, all updates and/or instructions regarding the hiring process will be sent via email as it becomes available.
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.
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE OFFERED AN OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN THE AURORA POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE PRE-HIRE PROGRAM PRIOR TO THE ACADEMY START DATE. THE PAY IS IDENTICAL TO THE ACADEMY PAY AT 40 HRS/WEEK.
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:
Minimum Qualifications:
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 CO POST.
Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, is required
Points of Contact:
Civil Service CommissionMichelle Haines or Heather Dearman
Civil Service Analystscivilservice@auroragov.org
Aurora Police Recruiters
Officer Abdul Syidi Officer Tien NguyenOfficer Doug Fisherapdrecruiting4@auroragov.org
2025 Salary Information:
The 2025 hiring rate for Patrol Officer Grade IV is $32.67068 hourly/$67,955 annually.
This position is considered non-exempt under the Fair Standards Labor Act. You will be eligible for overtime per the Fair Standards Labor Act.
The comprehensive breakdown of the rates of pay per the 2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) is listed below.
Year 1, Grade IV: $32.67068 hourly/$67,955 annually
Year 2, Grade Ill: $36.18943 hourly/$75,274 annually
Year 3, Grade II: $39.98750 hourly/$83,174 annually
Year 4, Grade I: $43.96635 hourly/$91,450 annually
Year 5, Grade l(B): $55.04424 hourly/$114,492 annually
Benefits:
Uniforms:
A 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).
Vacation and Holidays:
Vacation- 80 hours annually (increasing with seniority to a maximum of 200 hours annually)
Paid Holidays- 10 days annually
Personal Leave- 28 hours annually after completion of 1 year of continuous service
Sick Leave:
120 hours annually
Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance:
The City of Aurora offers contributions to a variety of health insurance plans, including some where the monthly premium is completely covered by the city. Employees have optional dental, vision and life insurance plans available to them. Employees can also add life insurance coverage for their dependents. 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. To view more information, please visit the APMPPP website.
Officers and the City both contribute 12% bi-weekly into a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with a 5-year vestment.
Deferred Compensation:
Officers can contribute a percentage of their pre-tax salary on a bi-weekly basis into a 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan, managed by Nationwide Retirement Solutions.
Additionally, officers will also have the option to contribute funds (post-tax, and up to a certain dollar amount) into a Roth plan, also managed by Nationwide Retirement Solutions.
Training:
Annual in-service training. Officers are also eligible for job-related sponsored training.
Other:
PRE-HIRE PROGRAM: The City of Aurora and Aurora Police Department has an optional pre-hire program for all successful candidates. This will allow you to start with the department prior to the academy start date. Please contact careers@auroragov.org for further information about the program.
