Summary

Under direction from the Court Administrator, performs responsible managerial-level duties in the daily activities and operations of the Municipal Court and Detention Center.

Description

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 range – $127,069.00 – $198,545.00

Salary to be commensurate with experience

The deadline to submit applications is Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
Please note that the City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come, first-served basis. Once a qualified pool of applicants has been identified, the position may close without further notice.

Under direction from the Court Administrator, performs responsible managerial-level duties in the daily activities and operations of the Municipal Court and Detention Center.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  

  • Assist Court Administrator with management of probation, court information technology, marshal functions, detention center, and court services 

  • Assist with implementing operational goals and objectives for the department, as well as approved policies and procedures 

  • Serves as project coordinator and conducts research on assigned projects 

  • Facilitates meetings for direct reports, other department staff, and designated projects 

  • Assist with establishing and monitoring the departmental budget 

  • Work with other agencies in the development, coordination and compliance with federal, state, and local codes and regulations pertaining to the municipal court administration and detention services 

  • Represent the City in a variety of organizations 

  • Performs other related duties as assigned 

  • Provide leadership, mentoring, motivation and direction to department employees 

  • May act as Court Administrator in their absence 

  • Create and evaluate numerous statistical reports and requests, ability to identify tends, create detailed monthly and annual reports 

 

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, social sciences, business administration, finance, court management or related field 

Experience:   

  • At least five (5) years progressively responsible experience in a court environment 

  • At least five (5) years of high level supervisory experience 

  • At least five (5) years of experience in work involving familiarity with procedures, policies, law, and operations of a Court and Detention facility 

 

Preferred Qualifications:  

  • National Center for State Court (NCSC) Court management and Executive program 

  • Michigan State University/CAMCA certification program 

  • Masters in related field 

  • Municipal Court experience preferred 

  • Experience working with or in a detention center 

 

Knowledge: 

  • Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of a municipal court 

  • Experience with municipal management, budgeting, planning and regulatory requirements and practices 

  • Experience with the operations of a detention center or facility 

  • Collaborative leader with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city management, staff, and citizens 

  • Creating, updating, and communicate policies and procedures 

  • Office procedures, management practices, policies, laws, jury, and legal requirement pertaining to the Department 

  • Recruitment, interviewing, evaluations, and addressing performance issues 

  • Implementation of new technology, maintenance, and testing, working with IT department 

  • Financial policies and procedures including cash handling 

  • Colorado Crime Information Center (CCIC) 

  • Purchasing, RFP’s 

Skills:   

  • Strong interpersonal and managerial skills, skills in team building and conflict management 

  • Advanced written/oral communication skills 

  • Strong customer service skills 

Abilities:   

  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, all levels of management including executive staff, citizens, and elected officials 

  • Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy 

  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing  

  • Direct and effectively supervise a diverse workforce 

  • Administer budgets  

  • Creatively solve problems, negotiate, and handle stressful situations in a positive manner 

 

Licenses and Certifications Required:   

  • A valid Colorado Driver’s License with a good to excellent driving record is required. 

  • My need Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) certification.  

 

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 

  • Occasional lifting, carrying, walking and standing up to 20 pounds 

  • Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens 

  • Vision for data analysis and preparation, and to read reports and other written materials and monitor controls, video equipment and prisoner activities 

 

Work Environment: 

  • Work is primarily indoors and sedentary, may requiring moderate walking 

 

Equipment Used: 

  • Uses standard office equipment including personal computer and common office software such as email, internet, Word, Excel and menu driven databases as a part of the Library automated systems 

  • This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment. 

  • 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 and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies. 

 

 

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.

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