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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.

2023 Aurora FIMG

Now Open

Applications Due: Friday, March 24th, 4:00 PM

The 2023 Aurora Façade Improvement Matching Grant (FIMG) Program is now open and the City is accepting applications. This program is intended to incentive rehabilitation of significant buildings in the City of Aurora and improve the overall appearance of the City. This can pay for things such as repainting or refinishing exterior siding, repairing windows, roofs and the like. Projects will be scored on the level of need for the project and the impacts it will have on the community.

The city will match up to 50% of the project expenses up to $10,000.

The property must be within the City limits of Aurora, see corporate boundaries in image below. The other way to be know if your property is eligible is to review the last three digits of the parcel identification number (which can be found on your tax bill). Properties in the City of Aurora end in 003.

Employment Opportunity

Streets Superintendent

The Street Superintendent reports to and coordinates with the City Manager to accomplish the goals and objects of the Board of Public Works, which generally include planning and implementing maintenance and improvements of City streets and rights-of-way, facilities and other general city property. The position is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Department of Public Works.

Pay range is $38,500-46,000/year

Streets Laborer

Under the direction of the Street Department Superintendent, will be assigned such duties as garbage and trash collection, recycling, woodchipping , painting, mowing grass, hand digging, concrete finishing, general construction, equipment maintenance and general cleaning duties. Individual is responsible for the maintenance of City of Aurora buildings, structures, street sweeping and detailed road construction activities. Required to keep maintenance records as directed.

Pay range is $25,000-37,500/year

Unemployment Resources

Those who have been layed off due to coronavirus, or have otherwise had their employment/business be impacted due to the pandemic are encouraged to file for unemployment benefits. Below are some links to resources that will get you started.

File a Claim

Indiana Unemployment Website

Indiana Unemployment Contact Page

Indiana Unemployment Web Chat Link

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.