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The Aurora Police Department is now accepting applications for active In-State Colorado POST Certified Police Officers.

This new training recognizes the experience of In-State Lateral Officers and their current Colorado POST certificates and Training. Our Merit Based Test-Out processes allow these candidates the ability to prove proficiency in necessary skills to accelerate their Academy experience and fast track them to FTEP. Many officers in this process will transition to FTEP in as little as 4 weeks.

Starting Pay:

• $95K for officers with 3 years of prior experience
• $119K for officers with 4+ years of prior experience

Check back later for updates regarding any upcoming Fast-Track Lateral Program dates.

• $95K for officers with 3 years of prior experience
• $119K for officers with 4 years of prior experience
• 9-week paid lateral program
• Defined benefit hybrid plan
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan
• Paid life insurance, 1.5 times annual salary
• Duty weapon, uniform and equipment provided
• 2-5 weeks of general leave, depending on years of service
• Premium pay when working holidays
• 160 hours personal leave
• Up to 11 weeks (440 hours) of short-term care
• Up to 40 weeks of long-term care
• Shift differential pay
• Special assignments
• Excellent health, dental and vision plans are available for police officers and their eligible family members/domestic partners. The city contributes to all plans.

• Application
• Background Investigation
  • Personal History Statement
  • Job Suitability Assessment
• Lateral Testing Week (expenses paid to include: Airfare, hotel, rideshare and per diem)
  • Oral Board Interview
  • Conditional Job Offer
  • Physical Fitness/Jobs Functions Test
  • Computer Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA)
  • POST Psychological Evaluation
  • Medical Assessment/Drug Test
• Final File Review
• Final Job Offer

• Must be twenty-one (21) years old by the projected end date of the Academy
• No felony or serious misdemeanor convictions
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license
• Be a citizen of the United States of America or a person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence in accordance with the Immigration and Nationality Act
• Three (3) years of sworn peace officer experience in good standing within the four (4) year period immediately preceding the application.

The below video explains part of the hiring process, which is the Physical Fitness/Jobs Functions Test. You should familiarize yourself with this required physical fitness test to help you successfully pass this portion of the hiring.

Overview of department ranks with pay (2026):

• Detective $130,224
• Sergeant $141,745
• Lieutenant $162,475
• Captain $177,140