Volunteer with the Auxiliary Unit

• Must be able to commit a minimum of 12 hours per month plus attend in-service training scheduled

Duties include:

• Volunteer in all weather conditions
• Volunteer under the direction of a police officer
• Assist with duties given by that officer which may include:
  • Traffic direction
  • Assist at RIDE programs
  • Search for missing persons
  • Engage with community groups
  • Deliver crime prevention initiatives
  • Hand out educational material
  • Accompany and assist a police officer during duty shifts
  • Other duties assigned by the Chief of Police

• Must attend regular in-service training sessions and commit to a two year volunteer term.
• Initial training consists of classroom instruction on:
  • powers of arrest and criminal code
  • physical restraining methods
  • firearm qualification. (Although Auxiliary members are not issued firearms, they must be capable of handling a firearm in extraordinary or critical circumstances.)

To be eligible, candidates must meet the following qualifications:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent resident of Canada
• Completed CPR level “C” and First Aid Certification
• Have not been convicted of a Criminal Offence for which a pardon has not been granted
• Be of good moral character
• Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Ontario “G” Driver’s License and excellent driving record
• Able to attend training and pass tests set by the Service for Auxiliary Officers