Deputy Director of Business Services

JOB LOCATION

15001 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1554

Cit y 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

Expected Hiring Salary for this position is $128,265 - $160,331 annually.

Full Salary Range - $128,265 - $200,414 annually.

The deadline to submit applications is October 19th, 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 Deputy Director of Police Business Services is a member of the Police Chief’s executive staff and provides strategic leadership and executive oversight of the Police Business Services Division in support of the department’s mission and operations. This position serves as the Police Department’s principal financial advisor and is responsible for the administration and oversight of the Department’s $185 million budget, ensuring effective stewardship of public resources and alignment with departmental priorities.

Additionally, the Deputy Director is responsible for executive oversight of four key operational areas: Administrative Services, Equipment & Facilities, Records & Support Services, and Property & Technical Services. The position leads more than 100 sworn and civilian personnel and is accountable for developing leaders, strengthening organizational performance, managing risk, and ensuring critical business functions effectively support the Police Department’s mission.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as a strategic advisor to the Chief of Police and Executive Staff on organizational priorities, operational risk, financial strategy, workforce planning, resource allocation, and long-term departmental sustainability.

Direct the development, preparation, justification, presentation, and management of the Department’s operating and capital budgets, monitor expenditures, analyze variances, and ensure compliance with applicable financial policies and requirements.

Exercise executive judgment and decision-making authority to resolve complex organizational issues, remove barriers to performance, coordinate across organizational boundaries, and advance the priorities of the Chief and Police Department.

Develop staffing, financial, and operational forecasts; evaluate emerging financial needs; identify potential funding sources; and advise executive leadership regarding funding priorities and the financial impact of existing, enhanced, and proposed programs.

Represent the Police Department in budget hearings and financial matters before City Council, the Citizen’s Budget Advisory Committee, and other governmental and community stakeholders.

Provide strategic leadership for the development, design, implementation, and evaluation of Department and Division initiatives; analyze, redesign, and improve business processes to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, accountability, and service delivery.

Identify and resolve complex organizational and operational issues, remove barriers to effective service delivery, facilitate decision-making and leadership approvals, and coordinate with Department leadership, other City departments, and external stakeholders.

Develop, review, revise, and approve departmental policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures to promote operational effectiveness, accountability, and compliance.

Provide executive oversight of critical functions that ensure continuity of Police Department operations, including public safety records, property and evidence, vehicle impound, equipment, grants, payroll, purchasing, contract negotiation, and related administrative services.

Oversee systems and processes for personnel actions, payroll, purchasing, system integration, and other administrative and operational activities, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.

Lead, mentor, develop, and hold accountable sworn and civilian managers and employees while building a culture of high performance, collaboration, professional development, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Oversee workforce planning and personnel administration, including position creation and classification, development and maintenance of job descriptions, evaluation of salary recommendations, and recruitment and hiring of select civilian personnel.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

The listed primary duties and responsibilities are not a comprehensive list of expectations for the job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, or a directly related field.

Experience

Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, budgeting, business administration, organizational operations, or a closely related field, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory role, senior management or executive leadership role preferred.

Experience managing complex organizations, significant budgets, and multidisciplinary teams is required.

Relevant professional certification in accounting, finance, public administration, project management, or a related field is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, or directly related field.

Experience with governmental budgeting, appropriations, public-sector financial management, or legislative and/or governing-body processes is preferred.

Relevant professional certification in accounting, finance, public administration, project management, or a related field is preferred.

Knowledge

Principles and practices of public administration, financial management, governmental budgeting and accounting, public policy, organizational planning, human resources management, and procurement.

Strategic planning, organizational management, process analysis, continuous improvement, and performance management.

Budget development, financial forecasting, fiscal analysis, internal controls, auditing, and financial reporting.

Federal, state, and local requirements governing public-sector financial management, purchasing, grants, and related administrative functions.

Leadership and management principles, including workforce planning, employee development, performance management, accountability, and organizational change.

Police Department operations, public safety administration, including the relationship between operational priorities, organizational resources, financial management, and policy development.

Information systems, data management, and technology applications supporting financial, operational, personnel, and administrative functions.

Skills

Executive leadership and judgment, strategic analysis, critical thinki