Job Location

15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555

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

Salary to be commensurate with experience. The hiring range for this position is $130,000 - $160,000/annually. The full salary range for this position is $112,800 - $141,000 - $176,250/annually.

Application Process:

To be considered for this exceptional career opportunity, submit your resume, cover letter, and a list of six work-related references (who will not be contacted without prior notice) by September 18, 2026.

For additional information about this position please contact:

Kylie Wilson
Principal Consultant
CPS HR Consulting
Email: kwilson@cpshr.us
Website: www.cpshr.us

Candidates deemed to have the most relevant and strongest backgrounds will be invited to participate in a preliminary screening interview with the consultant. Those individuals determined to be best suited will be invited to participate further in a formal assessment process with the City. An appointment is anticipated upon the completion of comprehensive reference and background checks.

Overview of Job

The Public Safety Accountability Manager leads the City’s Public Safety Accountability Division and provides independent civilian oversight designed to strengthen transparency, accountability, public confidence, and continuous improvement across public safety services. This position monitors and reviews public safety functions, programs, operations, policies, accountability processes, investigations, critical incidents, and systemic trends, including matters involving police, fire, emergency communications, detention, sworn and non-sworn personnel, and other public safety agencies or activities.

The Manager serves as a trusted, objective, and impartial accountability leader who works with City Management, Public Safety Policy Committee, public safety departments, community members, oversight partners, and other stakeholders to ensure accountability processes are thorough, fair, transparent, and responsive to community needs.

Minimum Qualifications & Working Conditions

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

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Organizational Leadership, or a closely related field.

Experience: Six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience in civilian oversight, public safety accountability, administrative investigations, auditing, compliance, legal or policy analysis, civil rights, public administration, law enforcement oversight, or a closely related field, including three (3) years of supervisory, management, or program leadership experience.

Licenses and Certifications: Valid Colorado Driver License with acceptable driving record at time of hire. Certification or training in civilian oversight, administrative investigations, mediation, auditing, compliance, or related professional discipline is preferred and may be required within a timeframe established by the City.

Working Conditions

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: Sedentary physical work that involves moving no more than 10 pounds at a time. Frequent sitting, reading, writing, computer use, and verbal communication. Occasional walking, standing, reaching, bending, and travel between City facilities, public safety locations, and community meeting sites.

Work Environment: Works primarily in an office environment but may attend meetings, community events, public hearings, public safety facilities, and other City locations. This position may require occasional evening or weekend work for community meetings, public events, critical incident response, or other accountability-related activities.