Hiring Salary for this position is $71,820-$89,775/Annually
The deadline to submit applications is January 28th, 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.
OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT
The Police Grants Analyst research, prepares, and administers grant applications and awards; conducts sub-recipient monitoring; retrieve, analyze, and evaluate crime, operational, and procedural data collected through research activities for the Police Department; duties are in coordination with administration, finance, and systems.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Finds, researches, and prepares potential grant opportunities for department staff
Works independently and/or with program managers or a team to assess and recommend potential improvements in business practices
Monitors grant opportunities for the Police Department through a variety of grant sources
Oversees the timing and content of grant applications
Ensures that all grantor and City reporting requirements are completed and submitted on time
Completes and maintains grant documentation essential for local and federal audits
Provides documentation for internal and external audits
Performs sub-recipient monitoring and other grant requirements
Conducts ongoing staffing, deployment and other operational analysis
Completes special research and analysis or other projects as assigned
Performs studies, prepares reports, and makes presentations relating to assigned activities
Collects and manages funding requests, prioritization, and building budget requests
Maintains accreditation and other files as required
Validates and manages systems and data integrity
Performs additional duties as assigned
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 Public Administration, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or directly related field.
Experience:
Licenses and Certifications:
Preferred Experience:
Knowledge:
Knowledge of the procedures and techniques of grant acquisition and administration
Local government administration; municipal ordinance interpretation
Personal computers including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications
Knowledge of analytical research methods is desirable
Skills:
Strong interpersonal, analytical, and computer skills
Skill in making formal and informal presentations to varied audiences.
Ability to effectively use power point, word, and excel and create pivot tables, graphs, and other related tools.
Abilities:
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, citizens, elected officials, and employees of other law enforcement agencies.
Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Independently conduct research, prioritize, plan, and schedule work
A quick learner with various database and data mining experience
Essential Personnel:
Physical Demands:
Sedentary physical work requiring ability to lift 10 pounds with or without assistance
Occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing
Hand/eye coordination for operation of personal computer
Vision for reading and preparing written reports and documents
Frequent speech communication, hearing, and listening to maintain communications with employees and citizens
Work Environment:
Equipment Used:
Frequently uses computer keyboard, standard office equipment, telephone, fax machines, and copiers
This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment
