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Now Hiring

The Aurora Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of police officer Applicants must be between the ages of 21 - less than 40 and able to pass a background check.

During the hiring process applicants will be required to subject themselves to various forms of background checks including a polygraph examination, credit check, drug screening, physical fitness testing, written aptitude testing, an interview process, psychological evaluation and other testing that may be deemed appropriate. Applications can be picked up at the police department or downloaded online from www.aurora.in.us. Resumes will be accepted only if accompanied by an application. Deadline for all applications and resumes is noon Monday, April 3, 2023. Applications should be returned to mhountz@aurora.in.us or that Aurora Police Department located at 233 Main Street Aurora, Indiana 47001. Additional requirements:

• Must be a resident citizen of the United States
• Meet residency requirements consistent with Indiana statute
• Must be 21 years old to apply
• Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate
• Cannot have a felony conviction
• Cannot have a misdemeanor conviction involving domestic violence
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Cannot have been dishonorably discharged from the military
• Must pass a mandatory drug screening test
• Demonstrate honesty and integrity, by successfully completing pre-employment polygraph testing.

Vistas of Aurora

Whether you come to Aurora, you are treated to a charming view of a river town which is historic, yet constantly changing. The appealing panoramas of the many spires and 19th century buildings are punctuated by countless small details, both attractive and creative, that have been capturing people’s attention for over a century and a half. We hope after watching this slideshow you’ll want to walk the streets in our Historic District, looking for these and other sights which say “Welcome,” and “Stay awhile!”

New Businesses

The Mayor, Aurora City Council, Main Street Aurora, and Dearborn County Chamber of Commerce have welcomed the following new or re-opened businesses to Aurora with ribbon cuttings since December 2016.