Detention Officer

14999 E Alameda Pkwy 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.

• 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 work spaces

Hiring range for this position is $30.86- $34.20/hour

Full range for this position is $30.86 - $41.86/hour

Any additional relevant experience, education, or training may be considered when determining a starting rate above the minimum.

The deadline to submit applications is October 30th, 2026, at 11:59pm

This job requisition is for the Academy starting February 22nd, 2027.

Please note that the City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come, first-served basis. As soon as a qualified pool of applicants is determined, this position may be closed without notice.

As Part Of The Selection Process, You Will Be Required To Successfully Complete a Physical Agility Test (PAT). The PAT Will Be Offered On The Following Dates. Please Note These Dates May Be Subject To Change:

• October 26, 2026
• October 31, 2026
• November 10, 2026
• November 14, 2026

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.

This position has a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) for (Female Detention Officers only / Male Detention Officers only) due to same-sex detainee supervision and interaction.

• Observes detainee’s 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, finger printing, inventorying, and storing detainees’ property
• Explains detention center procedures to detainees and answers questions concerning conditions of detention
• Performs additional duties as assigned

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

• High School Diploma or GED.