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. Come find your passion with our City.

Interested in joining our team? Please, search our current job openings and apply. Don’t see what you’re looking for, submit your information using the Interest Card form at the bottom of this page.

Who We Are

DIVERSE POPULATION

People from around the world call Aurora their home and help create our culturally rich environment. Whether you prefer the city life or a more rural setting, you’ll feel right at home in our city.

AWARD-WINNING CITY

It’s safe to say that amazing things happen when we work together. Our 911 dispatch center is the only dispatch center in the country that has been recognized twice by congress and our water treatment plants are consistently winning awards for water quality.

PUBLIC SAFETY FOCUSED

We’re the safest large city in Colorado and one of the safest cities in the country. Click the button below to see how our Police and Fire Departments put safety first and learn what it takes to join the team.

Who We Need

Our organization is comprised of Departments that offer careers in utilities, engineering, finance, communications and planning as well as police, fire and public safety.  We have many different opportunities for every background and we’re consistently building teams of talented and valued employees.  There are capital improvement projects currently in process and others in development for the City of Aurora as well as innovations we will be implementing.  To complete these tasks, we’ll need professionals such as yourself.  Whichever role you see yourself in, you can expect to uphold and be a part of our values of integrity, respect, professionalism and customer service.

FAQ

How we hire

FAQs

Q:  How do I find out the status of my application?
A:  At any time you can log into your account with GovernmentJobs.com to learn the status of any position you have applied for.  Also, note that if your application moves to the interview stage in the recruitment process you will receive an email notification.  So be sure to check your inbox frequently!

Q:  How do I log into my account?
A:  You can log into your account through GovernmentJobs.com, using the same log-in as when you applied for a position.  If you encounter technical problems with your account, you can call GovernmentJobs.com at 855-524-5627.

Q:  What is the timeline on hearing back about my application?
A:  We receive a high number of applicants for our open positions and take the time to review each application.  Our Recruiters review applicants on a rolling basis throughout the position’s advertised period.  If you qualify for the position, a member of our Recruiting team or the Hiring Manager will contact you regarding scheduling an interview.  At any time, you can also long into your account with GovernmentJobs.com to review the status of your applications.

Q:  How do I know if I meet the job qualifications for a position? A:  You can find the minimum qualifications you must meet to be considered for an interview in the job description’s Minimum Qualification section.  If you do not meet those qualifications you most likely will not be contacted for an interview.

Q:  How many jobs can I apply to at a time?
A:  You may apply to as many positions as you’d like that you meet the minimum qualifications for.

Q:  How do I highlight my Veteran's status?
A:  To claim Veteran’s status, which so long as you meet the minimum qualifications of the position entitles you to a first round interview, please be sure to include your DD-214 and state that you are a Veteran on your application under the appropriate field.

Q:  If I applied/interviewed and wasn't selected, how long must I wait to reapply?
A:  If you applied to a position and were not selected for an interview you will be subject to a 60-120 day wait period.  After this time, if you wish to reapply to the same position, we ask that you verify you meet the minimum qualifications for the position and resubmit your application.  For some positions (ex. Public Safety Communications Dispatch and Records) you are permitted to reapply right away.

Q:  What if I need an accommodation for my interview?
A:  Not a problem!  When you are contacted for an interview, please let the Recruiter or Hiring Manager know of your accommodation needs and our Human Resources team will support that request.

Q:  How can I contact the Recruiting team for more information? A:  If one of the above questions does not answer your need, you can contact our recruiting team at Careers@auroragov.org.  We do receive a high volume of inquiries but we will respond as soon as possible to your inquiry.