Licensing Underage Minor Operative - VH

JOB LOCATION

15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555

City 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?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Salary to be commensurate with experience

The hiring range for this position is $17.40 - $21.75/hourly

**This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and future Licensing Underage Minor Operative. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and qualifications match the needs of the position. ** 

OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT

The Licensing Division enforces and administers the city’s licensing codes and works to ensure that the City’s regulated business industry is clean and adequately regulated. This position will assist the division in enforcing prohibitions against liquor and marijuana being sold to people under the age of 21 and protecting public health, safety and welfare. The position will be attempting to purchase alcohol and tobacco products from licensed retailers. 

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Periodic as needed work attempting to purchase alcohol, kratom, marijuana, and other age restricted products while working with Licensing staff.
• Ability to testify at administrative hearings or in court.
• Work schedule will work around class schedules and other employment.
• Incumbents will attempt to purchase regulated products including showing their identification or providing a truthful or false response to age related questions depending on the nature of the investigation. 
• Licensing personnel will be present outside or inside of the licensed business monitoring the attempted purchase.  Work will involve getting into and out of a vehicle at various locations during a single shift.
• Additional work may be required for testimony at a civil or criminal proceeding under oath. 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education: 

• Two years of high school completion

Experience: 

• None

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work independently as well as to accept supervision during operations

Knowledge:

Skills: 

• Good communication skills, interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work with confidential information

Abilities: 

• Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Licenses and Certifications Required: 

• Must possess and maintain a valid State Issued Identification Card (ID) or Driver License

WORKING CONDITIONS

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:

• Light work that involves moving no more than 20 pounds at a time

What physical activity will be performed day to day?

• Frequently getting into and out of a vehicle and opening doors to enter and exit businesses. 

Work Environment:

• Throughout the city at various businesses in various weather conditions and environments. 

Equipment Used:

• Identification card or driver's license
• Cell phone or city provided recording or communications device

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.