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)
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.
GEO provides comprehensive medical services and secure transportation through GEO Transport (GTI).
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
Código de vestimenta para visitas: Visitantes femeninas de 12 años o más
No se permiten carteras, bolsos o billeteras.
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).
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