Records Clerk Eligibility List

The City of Aurora is accepting applications to establish an eligibility list for the position of Records Clerk in the Police Department. Under direct supervision, the duties include but are not limited to: assisting the general public with records related issues, routine filing, data entry, and a wide variety of other clerical functions. Candidates must have excellent customer services skills and possess strong problem-solving capabilities. Excellent telephone skills required. Must have ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment. Previous clerical and office experience desired. This position requires a high school diploma or G.E.D. Must be able to type 30 words per minute, corrected. Must successfully pass pre-hire requirements including but not limited to a typing test, written Civil Service exam, polygraph, physical, drug screen and background check. This is a full-time, union position. Beginning hourly pay is 23.84/hour, after 6 months $24.38/hour. An increase will also be given after 1 year in the position and annual increases thereafter in accordance with the Labor Agreement. UNION BENEFITS The City of Aurora offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and eligible part-time employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement: Annual pay increases (in accordance with Labor Agreement) Health, dental, vision, and life insurances Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Paid vacations, holidays, floating holidays, personal days, and sick leave Gym membership reimbursement Uniform Allowance (as determined by Labor Agreement) Interpreters Stipend Tuition Reimbursement May be eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (if requirements are met) AURORA POLICE DEPT. TATTOO POLICY: Tattoos to the head, neck and facial area are prohibited. Hand tattoos are not allowed, however, there are very limited exceptions with approval from the Chief of Police. Officers [Police Dept. Personnel] are permitted to have tattoos elsewhere, visible to the public, if the tattoo is not objectionable or demeaning to the image of the Department. The nature, number, size, and location of the tattoos are all factors in determining whether such tattoos are objectionable or demeaning. Examples include but are not limited to; tattoos that contain nudity, profanity, or to be perceived as gang related, criminal, obscene, sexual, racial, or detracts from the professional image of a law enforcement officer. The covering of objectionable tattoos with make-up, sleeves, Band-Aids, etc., shall not constitute conforming to this policy. All tattoos shall be covered for court appearances. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLINE UNTIL 3:00 PM MAY 18, 2026 OR UNTIL 100 APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED The following days/times will be available for the completion of the typing test and written civil service exam: Friday, May 29, 2026 at 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM Monday, June 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM You will receive an email from civilservice@aurora.il.us within 72 hours of the submission of your application to register for a day/time to complete the exam. Please be sure to monitor your email inbox and spam/trash folder to ensure receipt of the email. You must register for the exam by Wednesday, May 20th to fully complete the application process. Timeslots for the exam are on a first come, first serve basis and certain days/times may fill up. The exam will be held in-person and can take up to 2.5 hours to complete. To learn more about the City of Aurora, IL, visit https://www.aurora.il.us/Government-and-Engagement/About-Our-City