Grant Analyst; Aurora Police Department

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.

The Police Grants Analyst researches, prepares, and administers grant applications and awards; conducts sub-recipient monitoring; retrieves, analyzes, and evaluates crime, operational, and procedural data collected through research activities for the Police Department; duties are in coordination with administration, finance, and systems.

• 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

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

• • Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or directly related field.

• • At least three (3) years progressively responsible professional experience in grant writing and administration

• • None

• • Municipal or county experience
• • Experience working in law enforcement

• • 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

• • Strong interpersonal, analytical, and computer skills
• • Skill in making formal and informal presentations to varied audiences.
• • Ability to effectively use PowerPoint, Word, and Excel and create pivot tables, graphs, and other related tools.

• • 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

• • A quick learner with various database and data mining experience

• • 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

• • A quick learner with various database and data mining experience

• • 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