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Aurora ICE Processing Center

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 3130 North Oakland Street, Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 361-6612
Fax: (303) 341-2652

Capacity: 1532

Client: U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Marshals Service (USMS)

Accreditations: American Correctional Association (ACA) National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC)

BACKGROUND

The support services GEO provides on behalf of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement include around-the-clock access to medical care, in-person and virtual legal and family visitation, general and legal library access, dietician-approved meals, religious and specialty diets, recreational amenities, and opportunities to practice their religious beliefs. Additionally, several of GEO’s ICE Processing Centers, including the Aurora ICE Processing Center, are independently accredited by the American Correctional Association and the National Commission on Correctional Health Care. At locations where GEO provides health care services, individuals are provided with robust access to teams of medical professionals including physicians, nurses, dentists, psychologists, and psychiatrists. Ready access to off-site medical specialists, imaging facilities, Emergency Medical Services, and local community hospitals is also provided when needed. Health care staffing at GEO’s ICE Processing Center is more than double that of many states’ correctional facilities.

SCOPE OF WORK:

GEO provides comprehensive medical services and secure transportation through GEO Transport (GTI).

FACILITY DESCRIPTION:

The building contains a kitchen, laundry, medical unit, multi-purpose room, staff lounge, administrative offices, visitor, and reception areas.

Visitation Dress Code – Female Visitors Age 12 and Older 

  • Shorts shall cover customarily covered areas of the anatomy, including the buttocks and crotch area, both when standing and sitting. Shorts may be no higher than mid-thigh. Short-shorts, jogging shorts, cut-offs, and other garments higher than mid-thigh are prohibited. 
  • Skirts and dresses shall extend no higher than mid-thigh, seated. 
  • Slits in skirts and dresses shall rise no higher than mid-thigh, seated. 
  • Sheer (see-through) clothing is prohibited. 
  • The top of clothing shall be no lower than the underarm in the front and back. Bare midriffs and strapless tops, tube tops, and swimsuits are prohibited. 
  • Shoes shall be worn at all times. 
  • Recognized gang “colors” and other gang displays are prohibited. 
  • Hats, caps, or hoodies are not permitted 
  • Purses, bags, or wallets are not allowed 

    Visitation Dress Code – Male Visitors Age 12 and Older 
  • Shorts shall cover customarily covered areas of the anatomy, including the buttocks and crotch area, both when standing and sitting. Shorts may be no higher than mid-thigh. Short-shorts, jogging shorts, cut-offs, and other obviously inappropriate short garments are prohibited. 
  • Shirts shall be worn at all times. Muscle shirts, bare midriff shirts and sleeveless shirts are prohibited. 
  • Shoes shall be worn at all times. 
  • Gang “colors” and other gang displays are prohibited. 
  • Hats, caps, or hoodies are not permitted 
  • Purses, bags, or wallets are not permitted  

     

Código de vestimenta para visitas: Visitantes femeninas de 12 años o más 

  • Los pantalones cortos (shorts) deben cubrir áreas de la anatomía habitualmente cubiertas, incluidas las nalgas y el área de la entrepierna, tanto de pie como sentado. Los shorts no pueden ser más altos que la mitad del muslo. Se prohíbe el uso de shorts cortos, shorts para correr, shorts recortados y otras prendas superiores a la mitad del muslo. 
  • Las faldas y los vestidos no se extenderán más allá de la mitad del muslo, sentados. 
  • Las hendiduras en faldas y vestidos no se levantarán más allá de la mitad del muslo, sentados. 
  • Se prohíbe la ropa transparente (transparente). 
  • La parte superior de la ropa no debe ser más baja que la axila en la parte delantera y trasera. Se prohíbe la cintura descubierta y las blusas sin tirantes, las blusas sin mangas y los trajes de baño. 
  • Se deben usar zapatos en todo momento. 
  • Se prohíben los “colores” reconocidos de pandillas y otras exhibiciones de pandillas. 
  • No se permiten sombreros, gorras o sudaderas con capucha. 
  • No se permiten carteras, bolsos o billeteras. 

    Código de vestimenta para visitas: visitantes masculinos de 12 años o más 
  • Los pantalones cortos deben cubrir áreas de la anatomía habitualmente cubiertas, incluidas las nalgas y el área de la entrepierna, tanto de pie como sentado. Los pantalones cortos no pueden ser más altos que la mitad del muslo. Pantalones cortos, pantalones cortos para correr, cortes y otras prendas cortas obviamente inapropiadas están prohibidas. 
  • Se deben usar camisas en todo momento. Se prohíben las camisas sin mangas, las camisas sin mangas y las camisas sin mangas. 
  • Se deben usar zapatos en todo momento. 
  • Los “colores” de pandillas y otras exhibiciones de pandillas están prohibidos. 
  • No se permiten sombreros, gorras o sudaderas con capucha. 

No se permiten carteras, bolsos o billeteras.  

ACCREDITATION:

The center achieved initial accreditation by the American Correctional Association (ACA) and continuous reaccreditation through 2023 with a score of 99.7%. The facility’s medical unit was accredited by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC).

Aurora ICE Processing Center IN THE NEWS:


GTI Officer of the Year Joshua McCray

GTI Officer of the Year Joshua McCray

Date Published: 03/11/2026
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Joshua McCray, a Senior Transportation Officer at the Aurora ICE Processing Center, has proved himself as a leader and an exemplary employee. He is trusted by the Transportation Manager and Facility Administrator to go above and beyond. Mr. McCray is a planner and an organizer for third shift GTI operations along with assisting in training and certifying all facility staff in firearms. Recently, he was the first to respond to a red code (fire) and extinguished it, preventing any damage and property loss. His leadership began when he was selected as Senior Transport Officer, and volunteered to become a facility firearms instructor. Always wanting to learn and take on new projects, Mr. McCray has learned the Key Control System and now helps with key accountability reports and how to navigate system. In his current role as a GTI Senior Transport Officer and GEO/GTI Firearm instructor, Mr. McCray works with the Facility Training Administrator and Transportation Manager to ensure all Correctional Officers and Drivers are trained and firearm certified. Mr. McCray has both the ability and the drive to learn and understand as much as possible as he wants to ensure that the Aurora Team is successful in their daily assignments. He is committed to upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance, and professionalism in all aspects of his work. He works tirelessly to help in any way possible to ensure all client requests are met; and he maintains a rapport with all facility administrative staff, and clients that represents GEO’s commitment to operational excellence. Mr. McCray’s leadership is exemplified by his active listening, clear communication, and willingness to help others. Congratulations on being selected as the GTI Officer of the Year! READ MORE