Hybrid Detention Officer bei City of Aurora
City of Aurora · Aurora, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Aurora
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?
- 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
Beginning hiring rate is $30.86/hour
Any additional relevant experience, education, and training will be considered above the beginning rate.
Salary range for this position is $30.86 - $44.00/hour
Hiring range for this position is $30.86- $34.20/hour
The deadline to submit applications is August 25th, 2025.
However, it is subject to close at any time without prior notice once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.
This position has a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) for Female Detention Officers only due to same-sex detainee supervision and interaction.
This job requisition is for the Academy starting January 5th, 2026.
During the hiring process to become a Detention Officer, new applicants will have to complete a physical agility assessment. The assessment will measure the physical fitness abilities for the purpose of obtaining employment with the Aurora Detention Center. Participation is required for new hires to further their application process for employment with the City of Aurora. The physical agility assessment will consist of exercises/drills that are comparable to what the duties of a Detention Officer may encounter during employment and during the training academy. The assessment will be graded on a pass/fail basis.
Due to the limited number of open Detention Officer positions, candidates will be ranked based on their interview performance and experience shown on their application. Following a successful background investigation, open positions will be offered in accordance with this ranking.
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.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Observes detainees behavior and care to maintain detainees’ health and legal rights
Monitors and controls inmate movement within the detention facility’s secured areas
Operates detention center control panels, which open and close doors
Monitors and controls radio traffic within the facility, which includes shutting down non-emergency traffic during a crisis situation
Monitors video equipment of all jail areas
Processes records and legal documents to facilitate information access
Prepares investigative and other reports or documentation as necessary, using appropriate grammar, symbols, and mathematical computations
Processes incoming detainees, including photographing, fingerprinting, inventorying, and storing detainees’ property
Explains detention center procedures to detainees and answers questions concerning the conditions of detention
Performs additional duties as assigned
BACKGROUND DISQUALIFICATION FACTORS: Applicants are advised that areas for disqualification from further consideration include, but are not limited to, the following:
Illegal Drug Use
Any felony conviction
Driving Record
Outside activities which may be deemed a conflict of interest
Revelation or discovery of assaultive behavior
Documented record of prior work performance
Inability to perform the essential functions of the position
Police history - type, frequency, and nature of contacts(s)
Providing false or misleading information during the application/selection process
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
Education: High School Diploma or GED. Must be at least 21 years of age.
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
NCIC/CCIC Certification required; or the ability to obtain within department guidelines
Driver's License with a good driving record
This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment
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
Must be available and willing to work weekends, holidays, and do shift work.
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.
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.
