Auxiliary Police Officer

 Auxiliary Police provide extra "eyes and ears" for the Police Department by performing uniformed foot, vehicle and bicycle patrols. They are trained to observe and report conditions requiring the services of the regular police. Whenever possible, they assist in non-enforcement and non-hazardous duties. The following are some areas in which the Auxiliary Police assist the Police Department:

• Residential and commercial areas
• Community festivals, parades, concerts, street fairs, park patrols
• Subway entrances and token booth areas
• Perimeter of Houses of Worship
• Crime prevention activities
• Traffic control

• At least age 17
• Be in good health
• Proof of good character and satisfactory background
• Must comply with Zero Tolerance Department drug policy
• Able to read and write English
• Be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident or authorized to work in the U.S.
• Live in New York City or live in one of the six authorized surrounding counties(Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, Orange and Putnam) and work within New York City
• You MUST possess a valid NEW YORK STATE Driver License or NEW YORK STATE Identification Card