Volunteers
Toronto Police Auxiliary
Being an Auxiliary member of the Toronto Police Service is a demanding
and rewarding volunteer position. Opportunities exist to meet new people,
share new experiences and contribute to the well-being of the community.
There are many Auxiliary Members with years of service who can attest
to the personal rewards they have experienced.
What is the Toronto Police Service Auxiliary Program?
 Auxiliary Officers are part of a very dedicated and committed team
of community volunteers who are trained both in the theoretical and
practical applications of policing. Auxiliary Officers wear uniforms
and are issued handcuffs and a baton.
A comprehensive training program prepares you for your interaction
with the police and the community. If you are a successful candidate
in our recruitment process, you will be appointed as an Auxiliary Officer.
As an Auxiliary Officer you would be assigned to work with officers
in the Community Response Unit of a division, and receive ongoing training.
What are the duties of Auxiliary Officers?
The primary duty of an Auxiliary officer is to perform police duties
when accompanied and supervised by a Police Officer.
Some areas where Auxiliary Officers are often used are:
* assist with Community Parades
* assist with community response initiatives
* perform proactive foot patrols
* assist with crowd management and community initiatives
* canvass and search with respect to missing persons
* assist with large scale special events
* renewal of Community Night Listing data
* attend community events and promote positive interaction with the community
and the police
* assist divisions in crime prevention initiatives and kiosk information
booths
The BASIC REQUIREMENTS for the position are as follows:
- Be a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident of Canada
- Be between 18 and 65 years of age
- Have successfully completed at least 4 years of secondary school
or equivalent
- Not have been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon
has not been granted
- Be a fully licensed driver and meet the requirements of the Graduated
Licensing system in the province of Ontario, having accumulated no
more than 6 demerit points
- Meet the vision standards which include: colour, peripheral and
depth perception requirements, and have uncorrected visual acuity
of 20/40, and best corrected acuity of 20/20 with both eyes open
(binocularly).
- Be physically able to perform the duties of the position, with
regard to personal safety and the safety of the public
- Must have Standard First Aid and Basic C.P.R. training
- Be of good moral character and habits
Program Expectations:
- Volunteer a minimum of 150 hours per year
- Reside in the Greater Toronto Area (Durham, Peel, York, Toronto)
- Complete all ongoing training as required
Volunteer Opportunities:
Recruitment is ongoing. We are currently accepting applications.
How to Apply:
Potential applicants should read our INFORMATION AND APPLICATION
PACKAGE first and then download the necessary
forms from below:
Civilian Personal
History form
Civilian Waiver form
Civilian Application form
Checklist
and return them to:
Toronto Police Service Headquarters
Employment Unit
40 College Street,
Toronto, ON M5G 2J3
NOTE: In accordance with section 30 of the Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005, applicants WILL NOT be considered while possessing
a current Private Investigators licence issued
by the Ministry of the Solicitor General & Correctional Services.
Individuals applying for the position of Auxiliary Member must sign
a waiver authorizing background checks to be done to confirm the above
information. The personal information listed in the waiver is collected
under the authority of Sections 38, 43 and 53 of the Police Services
Act and the Consumer Reporting Act, for the purpose of assessing your
suitability for the position. YOU MUST PRODUCE ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS UPON
REQUEST.
Require more information?
If you are interested in being an Auxiliary Police officer, or would like
any further information, please contact the Employment Unit at 416-808-0618
between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.
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