JOB LOCATION 15001 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1554 City 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 Hiring Salary for this position is $25.04 - $31.30/hourly. The deadline to submit applications is January 2nd, 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 a qualified pool of applicants exists, this position may be closed without notice. The PS Property Technician performs a variety of clerical duties and highly visible public contact work with receipt, processing, and maintenance of the chain of custody for evidence, found property, and personal property for the Aurora Police Department. PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Incumbents follow record, property, and evidence dissemination, storage and disposition laws, policies, and procedures Maintain, modify, and update multiple databases in local, state and national computer systems Compose and dispatch messages to law enforcement agencies Incumbents may intake, record, and log property and evidence Enter information into computer system and perform quality control on officer entries Prepare evidence for storage Maintain chain of custody in processing evidence or police records Transport property and evidence to and from various locations such as court, warehouse, Regional Lab, CBI, and various police locations Release evidence, property and police records to officers, attorneys, and the public May testify in court to verify evidence-handling procedures Maintain security of property/evidence and police records at Police Headquarters and at off site locations Work with courts and investigators to ensure timely disposition of evidence and property Process and prepare property for disposition/destruction Handle firearms, narcotics, drugs, and monies collected Prepare items for auction Destroy property and evidence according to policies and procedures Safe operation of Scissor Lift Performs additional 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Education: High School Diploma or GED. The selected candidate will be required to submit proof, in the form of an official transcript of the highest level of education completed as indicated on their application and/or resume Experience: One (1) year of office or customer service experience Licenses and Certifications: Valid Driver's License (if selected will need to provide a current MVR – Motor Vehicle Report) Notary Public CCIC/NCIC certification required within 6 months of hire This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment Preferred Experience: Experience with a Scissor Lift Experience working in a judicial or law enforcement environment Advance computer knowledge and skills Warehouse experience Knowledge: Knowledge of law enforcement and legal terminology Police inventory system Abilities: Ability to handle stressful situations with tact and diplomacy Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing Ability to perform data entry functions Ability to be on call and work evenings, weekends, holidays and mandatory overtime if required Ability to remove and place property 14' high with use of ladder or scissor lift Skills: Strong analytical and customer service skills Typing and keyboarding skills 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: Ability to remove and place property items up to 14' off the ground with the use of a ladder, step stool, or scissor lift Moderate physical work with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance Constant bending and climbing ladders Memory to retain updated processes, complete tasks that are important but infrequent and highly technical tasks. Critical thinking to navigate technical tasks; use resources when unsure and Lead or Supervisor is not available Judgment to ensure confidential information remains protected Work Environment: Exposure to cold climates Exposure to strong smells at times Exposure to dusty and noisy warehouse environment Flexible schedule working evenings, weekends, holidays, swing shift and/or mandatory overtime Personal Protective Equipment is available for the occasions when Property Technicians may or could be working near, handling, or destroying packaging or contents that possibly contain bio-hazardous substances Equipment Used: Use of standard office equipment that includes a computer system Use of a scissor lift and ladder Will drive a van or heavy-duty truck 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. Why Work for Aurora? Competitive total compensation package Rich benefits package with low employee costs Generous paid-time-off program (Vacation, Sick and Personal leaves) Retirement pension plan Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community Growing city and employee population Expansive perk benefits such as free Recreation Center Membership, wellness programs, tuition assistance, career advancement, performance bonus programs, etc. On-site fitness center and wellness programs Remote work opportunities Benefits & Retirement - City of Aurora (auroragov.org) Please show all your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application. Leaving blanks or omitting previous employment may result in your disqualification from employment. City policy requires that selected candidates provide documentation in the form of official transcripts of the highest level of education attained by the candidate that is listed on their application materials. 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 for safety sensitive position and possible credit check for select positions. All job applicants shall be asked to electronically consent to or sign a release authorizing a criminal background check and submit a urine sample for the purpose of testing for a wide variety of prohibited and/or controlled substances. Please click the following link to access the summary of your rights. Applicants who hold a Commercial Driver’s License will also be required to undergo 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. The City of Aurora uses E-Verify to determine if employees are legally eligible to work in the United States. Know your rights! 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. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation for completing this application, please feel free to contact our office at: 303-739-7225 or visit us at 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., Suite 3500, Aurora, CO 80012. 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 Customer Service And we welcome all who share these values to apply.