Talent Acquisition Specialist - Public Safety

15151 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.
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 work spaces

Salary to be commensurate with experience

The hiring range for this position is $64,615 - $80,768/annually

The deadline to submit applications is October 27, 2026. The initial screening of applications will commence October 20, 2026. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist – Public Safety will have experience in all functions of recruiting, hiring, and retention and will serve as the primary liaison for applicant support and guidance throughout the recruiting process of public safety positions. This position provides the highest levels of customer service by fostering positive relationships with internal and external customers. This specialist has a passion for growing the organization and has a desire to ensure a smooth recruiting process for public safety applicants.

• Acts as main point of contact for all public safety applicants: assisting with questions, communicating important deadlines, providing updates as to the status of the recruitment and information on city’s employment processes
• Maintains constant and clear communication between applicants and hiring managers within the public safety departments (Police, Fire, 911, Courts, and Detentions) and Human Resources
• Coordinates and facilitates onboarding activities for public safety candidates
• Maintains applicant tracking systems and records
• Assesses applicants and prepares certification lists for referral to hiring managers
• Writes and places employment advertisements
• Prepares and compiles job opportunity listings
• Reviews and evaluates job applications
• Ensures compliance with all federal and state employment laws and regulations
• Completes special projects and reports related to recruitment history, trends and employment data
• Performs other related duties as assigned

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business/public administration, or related field

• At least 3 years in the human resources profession
• Proficient with MS Excel program and data entry

• Experience…