Aurora Police Department - 15001 E. Alameda Parkway Aurora, CO 80012 - Non-emergency Phone 303-739-6000
Aurora Police Department – Career Information
We are currently accepting on-line applications for our January 2009 academy.  The application deadline is July 31, 2008.
The lateral application process is now closed and the academy start date has been revised to September 2, 2008 and no longer August 18, 2008.
So you want to be a Cop?
The “So you want to be a Cop” information class will be held at 6pm every 1st Monday of every month beginning in April.  This class will be held in the Quade Center on the Aurora Police Academy grounds across from the District 1 station.  No reservation is required however feel free to contact a recruiter!
There will be an additional information class presentation on Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at the Quade Center.
There will be an additional information class presentation on Monday, August 4, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at the Quade Center.
The Quade Center is located at 13328 E Montview Blvd, Aurora, CO 80045 in the building just west of the Green awning of the Aurora Police Training Academy.
Informational presentation that discusses the issues confronting you as a Police Officer you didn’t see on television or at the movies. A realistic look at what the job of being a Police Officer entails to include: - Is this the job for me? - The graphic nature of the job - Issues regarding work hours and schedules - Academy expectations and set up - Do you have the mental make up to do the job? - Use of force and the issues surrounding deadly force - What affects the profession has on you and your family - Question and Answer session to follow
Oral Board Preparatory Class
Oral Boards- Please check back during the next testing phase for dates regarding the Oral Board classes offered!
Basic Entry Application Requirements		Lateral Entry Application Requirements
Basic Entry Application - Complete it now!
As a nationally recognized leader in community-oriented policing, the Aurora Police Department maintains an excellent relationship with our citizens. Public safety is a high priority with the Aurora City government and their support is demonstrated by commitment to modern equipment and continual training. Upon successful completion of our 26-week Police Training Academy, Officers are assigned to field training at one of our district stations.
If you are motivated, self-directed, in good physical condition and believe in Honor, Duty and Integrity, the City of Aurora's Police Department can offer you a career unlike any other. The Aurora Police Department hires only the most qualified applicants; thus the testing and selection process is very competitive. Those who are successful will be rewarded with a lifetime of opportunities.
Police Officer Job Description - Duties/Responsibilities
Objective: The following job description identifies specific duties, responsibilities and tasks for the position of police officer. The goal of an Aurora Police Officer is to promote a safe environment through police and citizen interaction. Through effective communication and teamwork a trust should be developed with the residents of the community so that there exists a two-way information flow. A community policing philosophy is in place to foster a pro-active, decentralized approach designed to reduce crime, disorder and the fear of crime. Duties of a Police Officer for the City of Aurora: Aurora Police Officers are responsible for the prevention and detection of criminal activity, the preservation of public order and the promotion of public safety awareness. Officers handle dispatch calls for service or on-view activity while patrolling assigned areas of the City in an automobile, on motorcycle or on foot.
Duties include:
Conducting preliminary investigations. Preparing accurate and complete reports & documents. Accident investigation. Collecting evidence. Testifying in court. Rendering and summoning medical aid. Directing traffic.			Restraining violent and or intoxicated persons. Apprehending law violators. Issuing summonses when appropriate. Giving advice or offering assistance. Engaging in crime prevention and reduction measures. Using physical force (including deadly force) to the extent necessary to preserve the peace, protect life, effect an arrest or prevent an escape.
Job Opportunities - There are a wide variety of special assignments available for career development.
We are the second largest law enforcement agency in the metro area, and with that comes ample opportunities to work in special assignments or promote through the ranks. For the person who enjoys the challenge of new experiences there are a tremendous variety of full time positions available to all Police Officers. Some of the more popular assignments are:
Field Training Officer Motorcycle Officer K-9 Officer Special Assignments Unit (SWAT) Direct Action Response Team (DART) Vice and Narcotics Officer (drug enforcement, vice, organized crime, intelligence)			Gang intervention Officer School Resource Officer Police Area Representative (Community Policing Officer) Academy Instructor Detective or Investigations Agent rank (An Officer is eligible to take the promotional exam for this position after 3 years of service with the Department)
COMPENSATION In 2008 the starting salary for an Officer at grade IV is $45,268. Grade I Officer annual salary is $64,580. Basic Entry Level Program Inquiry Must be 21 years of age by academy start date. Must have U.S. Citizenship. Ability to pass fitness test. Valid driver's license. Must have a high school diploma or GED. Have correctable vision to 20/20 and normal field of vision with normal color vision. Have the ability to speak, hear and understand ordinary speech and meet all minimum physical, mental and medical standards. No felony conviction or convictions of any crime which would bar an applicant from possessing a firearm. Meet other requirements established by the Civil Services Commission. Meet requirements established by the Colorado Peace Officers Standards and Training Board. http://www.ago.state.co.us/post/posthome.html
Lateral Level Program Inquiry All the requirements of the Basic Entry Applicants plus: Three years of similar Police and/or Deputy Sheriff Patrol experience during the last four years as a Commissioned Law Enforcement Officer. Military Police, Detention Officer, Campus Police, Federal or Reserve Officer experience will not apply toward this requirement.
The Hiring Process
The Aurora Civil Service Commission determines the application process and testing requirements. The following is an overview of the steps necessary to gain employment as an Officer with the Aurora Police Department.
You must obtain a Civil Service Commission police application “on-line” and fully complete the application, then submit it to the Commission prior to the deadline.  The on-line application process may be completed at your leisure via your own computer access or at the City of Aurora Municipal Center located at 15151 East Alameda Parkway in Aurora, Colorado. The Civil Service Commission then reviews to confirm that the applicant meets the minimum technical and educational hiring qualifications. The Civil Service Commission will notify all applicants who pass the application review by phone and or invitation. At that time, the applicant will be given instructions on the testing process and schedule. The applicant must first successfully complete a fitness test and then a written examination will be administered. After the successful completion of the fitness test and written examination the applicant is then scheduled for an oral board interview. Lateral Officers do not take an oral exam but are instead interviewed by the Police Department's Executive Staff. The Oral board interview will help determine skill levels in verbal communication, problem solving and overall demeanor. Applicants who pass the oral interview will be scheduled for the following: A Job Suitability Assessment The JSA consists of two parts: a series of written tests and an interview with a certified psychologist. A Polygraph Exam The test covers questions on criminal activity, driving history, drug usage, truthfulness, integrity and employment history. A Drug Screening Applicants will be required to submit to a controlled substance screening during the process. After the above process is complete, a comprehensive background investigation is conducted. This investigation includes, but is not limited to, the overall conduct and character of the applicant, driving history, criminal history, illegal drug use or experimentation, employment background, and financial history. At this point, the Aurora Civil Service Commission conducts a final review. And finally, a "conditional" job offer is made and the applicant is then required to undergo a medical exam given by a licensed practitioner. Expect this process to take approximately 4-6 months Once you have made it through all of the steps, you have completed the process. The extensive process helps us to maintain public trust - which is paramount to the success of the Aurora Police Department. The Aurora Civil Service Commission distributes employment applications on a year round basis. The Civil Service Commission may be contacted at: 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, 3rd floor Aurora, CO 80012 Phone: 303-326-8931 Fax: 303-326-8944 POLICE CONTACTS For more information regarding the Aurora Police Department's hiring process, please contact the Aurora Police Recruiting Unit information line at 303-739-6865 or 800-637-9963, e-mail APD_recruiting2@auroragov.org or contact the following officers:
Officer Shelley Owens, 303-739-1604	Officer C J Renaud, 303-739-1603