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Aurora, Colorado, United States
Onsite
JOB LOCATION
14999 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1563City of Aurora, Colorado
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora?
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Hiring range for this position is $30.86- $34.20/hour
Full range for this position is $30.86 - $41.86/hour
Any additional relevant experience, education, or training may be considered when determining a starting rate above the minimum.
The deadline to submit applications is October 30th, 2026, at 11:59pm
This job requisition is for the Academy starting February 22nd, 2027.
Please note that the City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come, first-served basis. As soon as a qualified pool of applicants is determined, this position may be closed without notice.
As part of the selection process, you will be required to successfully complete a Physical Agility Test (PAT). The PAT will be offered on the following dates. Please note these dates may be subject to change:
OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT
Under general supervision, the Detention Officer will perform general jail and detention work and is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of all personnel, detainees and jail. This position is responsible for exercising initiative and independent judgement in completing assigned tasks; while also performing a variety of technical and administrative tasks associated with facility operations and the incarceration of detainees.
This position has a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) for (Female Detention Officers only / Male Detention Officers only) due to same-sex detainee supervision and interaction.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Education:
High School Diploma or GED.
Knowledge:
Knowledge of the methods and procedures of processing detainees; and detention facility operating requirements.
Abilities:
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens;
Maintain a high degree of personal and professional honesty and integrity
Handle sensitive or difficult situations with tact and diplomacy
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Write clearly and concisely using acceptable grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Operate computers and commonly used computer software programs, as well as other standard office equipment
Be mindful to the feelings of others and resolve problems in ways that do not arouse antagonism
Physically subdue violent detainees
Perform difficult or unpleasant housekeeping tasks
Skills:
Skill in the operation of a personal computer and related software; keyboarding skills.
Licenses, Certificates and/or Equipment Required:
CPR and First Aid Certifications required
Essential Personnel:
When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.
Physical Demands:
Heavy work lifting no more than 100 pounds (with or without assistance) at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects
Frequently lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds
Considerable walking and standing
Frequent pushing, pulling, bending, and twisting requiring full range of body movement
Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate control panel and other equipment as well as controlling detainees
Hand/foot coordination for operation of van
Speech communication, hearing, and listening to maintain communication with other employees and detainees
Vision to monitor controls, video equipment, and detainees’ activities
Work Environment:
Works indoors in a detention/jail facility with some time spent outdoors
Endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted with hostile views of opinions of inmates and other persons in an antagonistic environment
Some exposure to noise and dust
Equipment Used:
Operates a motor vehicle; survey equipment; measuring equipment such as tapes, levels and micrometers, camera and personal computer.
This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment
The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.
For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check.
Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.
Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.
