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About the Position
Position:
3396 - Auxiliary Policing Program
Organization:
Position Address:
15924 Innis Lake Road, Caledon East, ON, Canada
Location:
Caledon
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About the Auxiliary

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Auxiliary is a group of dedicated volunteers who work with regular force OPP officers to ensure safety and well-being for the Province of Ontario.

Auxiliary members have no police authority. They must rely on the same arrest provisions as regular citizens. There are some instances when an Auxiliary member may have the authority of a police officer. This can occur in an emergency situation, or where the OPP requires additional strength to assist with a special event.

The Auxiliary uniform is distinct from the uniform of a regular OPP officer, as Auxiliary members wear light blue shirts instead of dark blue, have their own Auxiliary cap badges and checkered hat bands and the word Auxiliary is embroidered on their shoulder epaulets and displayed on their jackets and vests clearly identifying them as Auxiliary members. 

The Auxiliary is made up of people from diverse backgrounds and civilian or military occupations.
Description

Duties

OPP Auxiliary members mission is “to provide fully trained volunteer Auxiliary members to assist in the delivery of traffic safety and community-based crime prevention initiatives and; to perform police duties only in special circumstances, including an emergency that the police officers of the OPP are not sufficiently numerous to deal with."

Auxiliary members assist OPP officers. Their duties may include patrols with regular members and assisting with community events, seat belt clinics, RIDE initiatives, safety displays, presentations, victim assistance and ceremonial duties. Members perform many duties outdoors, often in unfavorable weather conditions.

OPP Auxiliary Member Commitment

  • This is a volunteer position and is unpaid
  • All applicants must successfully complete an eight (8) day Auxiliary Recruit Training Course
  • As an Auxiliary member, you must commit ten (10) hours on patrol, as well as six (6) hours in training  per month
  • Auxiliary recruits are encouraged to participate in Fitness PIN testing during their recruit orientation. This portion is not a pass or fail in order to graduate from training, however to receive the Fitness PIN recruits must achieve a minimum score of 75%.
Benefits

Members of the OPP Auxiliary come from a variety of circumstances; they vary in age and experience and include people who are pursuing a career in law enforcement as well as professionals who want to make a difference in their community.
Qualifications

OPP Auxiliary Member Minimum Qualifications

To be eligible to become an OPP Auxiliary member, you must meet the following qualifications:

  • Minimum 18 years of age
  • Canadian citizen or permanent resident
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or its equivalent (i.e. grade 12 from any province of Canada).  Candidates who do not have a grade 12 diploma, but have completed a college diploma program or a university degree program will be considered as having a grade 12 diploma. Applicants educated outside Canada should refer to the Government of Canada - Education Assessment Resources
  • Class 'G' driver's license with full driving privileges and no more than 6 demerit points
  • No criminal record for which a records suspension (pardon) has not been received and be of good moral character and habits
  • Pass Medical, Psychological, Security, and Financial Assessments and a detailed Character Investigation. (Please note: The OPP Auxiliary Program medical requirements align with the OPP Uniform Recruitment Provincial Constable selection process.)

Min Age: 18
Max Age: 99   
Police Check: Required   
Resume:Not required   
Driver's Licence: Required   
Proof of Vaccination: Not required

Time Commitment
This is a Long Term (More than 6 months) commitment
Shifts are available Anytime
Training

8-day Auxiliary training course in Orillia (lodging and meals are provided)
More Details
Areas of Interest: Culture & Heritage, Education & Learning, Crisis, Distress & Emergency Response, Fundraising, Legal, Customer Service, Seasonal/Special Event, Career Mentorship, Youth Programs, Event Planning, Holiday & Festive, Youth Mentorship, Multilingual
Accessibility: Fully Accessible Workplace
Ideal for: Individuals
Apply before: 2024-10-23
How to Contact
Send an Email Message
Social Media
http://opp.ca/auxiliary
https://facebook.com/oppcentralregion
https://twitter.com/opp_cr


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