The Human Resources Department serves as the central contact for the coordination of employment opportunities, employee compensation and benefits, employee relations, and training.
Recruitment and Employment
The city updates the current job announcements almost daily and interested candidates may review this listing and apply for current vacancies at any time on this website. Summer and temporary job opportunities also are available here.
The city also uses a number of other resources in posting jobs such as online listings, other area municipalities, college campuses, job service centers and local media sources.
Applicant Information
The city of Aurora requires all applicants for employment, who are offered positions with the city, to undergo a thorough criminal background check, drug testing and possible credit check for select positions. Candidates must also provide documentation in the form of official transcripts of the highest level of education attained as listed on their application.
Applicants who hold a Commercial Drivers License will also be required to undergo random alcohol testing using an Evidential Breath Testing Device.
Note: The recent legalization of recreational marijuana by the state of Colorado does not change the city's policy. Applicants who test positive for marijuana during a pre-employment drug test will not be hired, and will be ineligible to be employed with the city for one year.
Job Opportunities including Temporary and Summer Jobs
Public Safety Employment Information - Police and Fire Recruiting
View the city's job descriptions - Catalog of job descriptions; you will not apply for positions at this location. Please access our Job Opportunities link above.
Submit a Job Interest Card - Sign up to be notified by email about jobs of interest for up to one year
Volunteer Opportunities
Employee Benefits
The city of Aurora provides a competitive benefits package for employees including medical and dental insurance plans, leave and holiday benefits and more.
More information found here: Benefits
Employee Relations
Aurora is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The city also maintains compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The city's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) is available for review by contacting the Employee Relations Officer in the Human Resources Division at 303.739.7225.
Service Aurora and Training
Aurora offers training opportunities for city employees to optimize learning and job performance. Each year the best of the best of city of Aurora employees are recognized for their extraordinary service, innovation, team work, safety and productivity at the Service Appreciation and Special Awards Ceremonies.
Need more information?
Call 303.739.7225 or email [email protected]
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant for employment or employee shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability or military status. The City shall develop and maintain a plan for diversity. Through its staff, the City shall periodically analyze its employment related practices and its plan for diversity to ensure compliance with this policy.