City of Aurora

2027-1L Lateral Patrol Officer

CAPSTC Training Center, United States of America · Full-time

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About the role

Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization.
The Aurora Police Department is now accepting Lateral Patrol Officer applications.
The deadline to submit an application is September 11th, 2026, at 11:59pm MST.

The following job description identifies specific Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks for all sworn, commissioned, and/or Civil Service members of the Police Department, serving in the position of Patrol Officer; and the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities needed to perform them.

o Minimum (3) Three years of sworn peace officer experience in good standing within the four (4) year period immediately preceding the application.
o Applicants shall be 21 years old by the projected end date of the Academy.
members in the position and assignment of Patrol Officer must be able to perform duties, responsibilities, tasks
Patrol Officers must be able to work in all weather conditions, and their work is primarily in the field.

The hiring rate for a start date in 2027 has not yet been determined. It will follow the guidelines within the 2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) contract when it is completed and released.
o Officers can contribute a minimum of 1% of their pre-tax salary on a bi-weekly basis into a 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan, managed by Nationwide retirement solutions.
o Annual in-service training.
Officers are also eligible for job-related sponsored training.
For Veterans points: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants.
o After successful completion of the first year, officers shall receive an annual boot allowance up to $300 per year for the purchase of Department approved boots or to re-sole current boots.

Benefits & Retirement - City of Aurora (auroragov.org)
Personal Time Off (PTO)
o Lateral hires will start with 160 hours of personal leave
Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance:
o 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.
o The city contribution provides death and disability coverage through the Fire & Police Pension Association (FPPA).

o 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

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