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This is your time to give back to your community. Become a volunteer member of the Stratford Police Service Auxiliary Unit.
They take pride in providing assistance to uniform officers, making a difference in their community.
Auxiliary Officers receive no remuneration for their time. But, the Auxiliary members benefit in the form of self-esteem, discipline and opportunities for personal development.
What is an Auxiliary Police Constable?
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The Stratford Police Service Auxiliary Unit is a volunteer program, where selected citizens receive special training in order to perform many duties such as: community policing initiatives and projects, regular patrol with sworn police officers, crime and disaster scenes, parades, and crowd and traffic control. |
Auxiliary Police Constable minimum requirements
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Applicants for the position of Auxiliary Constable must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered in the selection process.
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
- Of good moral character and habits.
- Physically and mentally able to perform the duties of the position, having regard for his or her own safety and the safety of members of the public. Proof of medical fitness from a licensed medical practitioner is to be submitted prior to commencement of the training program with Stratford Police Service. Costs to be borne by the applicant.
- Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent.
- Possess a valid First Aid and CPR + C Certification.
- Completed Auxiliary Application Package.
- Successfully complete all interviews, examinations and training program.
- Possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License.
- Willing to commit a minimum of two years to the Auxiliary Unit.
- Willing to commit a minimum of 12 hours of volunteer time per month, meetings and yearly requalification.
- Auxiliary members do not receive any payment or remuneration.
- Auxiliary officers do not carry firearms, but they are fully trained in the use of firearms and therefore must qualify annually.
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Duties
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Auxiliary members support uniform patrol in the delivery of community-based crime prevention initiatives and also volunteer at community events such as parades, fairs, food drives and assisting in car and foot patrols.
Specific duties include:
- Emergency and disaster response
- Community-based policing
- Crime prevention initiatives
- Traffic control
- General patrol
- Crowd control
- Missing persons searches
On duty, Auxiliary members must:
- Obey lawful orders implicitly
- Dress and behave as a member of a disciplined organization
- Conform to the Rules and Regulations of the Police Service Act and the Stratford Police Service
Auxiliary officers are classified as civilians and are only granted citizen's powers of arrest upon completion of training. While Auxiliary members are not issued firearms, they are fully trained in their use and must be capable of handling firearms in unusual or critical circumstances.
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How to apply
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Application package:
Auxiliary Constable Application Packages can be obtained from Stratford Police Service Administrative Centre at 789 Erie Street, Stratford, Ontario.
Submitting the application package:
Candidates should ensure their auxiliary application package is complete, with all necessary documents included. Application packages that are submitted incomplete will not be processed.
Applicants can email recruitment@stratfordpolice.com or hand deliver their application to:
Stratford Police Service
17 George Street West
Stratford, ON N5A1A6
Attn: Auxiliary Unit
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Selection Process
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Interview
Auxiliary candidates are screened and interviewed by a selection committee. Candidates are expected to be committed to serving their community and must be capable of meeting all time requirements required of Auxiliary members. Auxiliary members must:
- Be available for a minimum of 12 hours each month
- Attend regular training sessions and monthly meetings
- Attend yearly requalification
Background Investigation
A member of the Police Service will be assigned to complete a background investigation on a candidate.
Psychological Assessment
An Auxiliary candidate may be asked to participate in a psychological assessment to determine their suitability for the position.
Initial Training
Auxiliary members are selected on their ability to complete the auxiliary training program. Initial training consists of:
- Classroom instruction, including classes on the Criminal Code of Canada, traffic and crowd control, search and rescue, firearms and defensive tactics
- Powers of arrest and physical restraint training
- Firearms training
Auxiliary members are trained by members of the Stratford Police Service Training and Support Branch. Auxiliary candidates must attend mandatory training classes including occasional weekends.
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Contact Us
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For further information, contact us at:
auxiliary@stratfordpolice.com
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