Auxiliary

Job Posting: Auxiliary Posting Type: External
The Brantford Police Service is accepting online applications for our Auxiliary Program.
Auxiliary Police Program
Our City's first Auxiliary Police Force was formed in 1962 when the Federal Government developed the Emergency Measures Organization which was mandated to deal with natural disasters and local emergency conditions. At that time, the Auxiliary was under the direction of Deputy Chief Les Butcher and Gerald Axworthy, the Emergency Measures Coordinator. Seventy-five men were accepted to undertake a 14-week training course.
The first commanding officer was Auxiliary Staff Sergeant Don Oxley. At this point training included map reading, rescue work, radiation detection and basic police skills. In 1965, the County of Brant Auxiliary Police E.M.O. was renamed, deleting E.M.O. from their official name. The name change took place in 1967 and the City of Brantford Auxiliary Police Force was brought under the direct responsibility of the City of Brantford Police Force.
The Auxiliary Police Section is a component of the Brantford Police Service under the Operations Branch, reporting to the Inspector in charge of Operations.
What the Auxiliary Program provides to the community
The Brantford Auxiliary Police serve the City of Brantford by augmenting the strength of regular officers in the performance of their duties to the citizens of Brantford.
We assist with traffic and crowd control at major events held at various times throughout the year.
Our members also assist the regular service at community-oriented events on a year-round basis.
The Auxiliary Police Section is on hand to assist in providing the staffing to coordinate search parties as well as emergency situations that may arise at any time.
Training
An Auxiliary Police member is required to participate in a continuous training program which is normally conducted Monday evenings. This program consists of a minimum commitment of 100 hours per year and includes the following mandatory requirements:
Academic training
Firearms training
Defensive tactics
Beats and Patrols (ride-along) - minimum of four hours per month
The Auxiliary Officer is also required to participate in three Special Duties per year.
There are no classes for the months of July and August; however, any Beat and Patrol time would be appreciated.
These requirements are mandatory after a recruit orientation course is successfully completed.
The minimum requirements for the position are as follows:
Be a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident of Canada
Be between 18 and 65 years of age
Must produce satisfactory proof of having completed the requirements for the Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma, or equivalent. Equivalency can be obtained through your local Board of Education.
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
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
Pass a screening process.
Reside within a 60 km radius from any boundary of the City of Brantford
How do I apply?
Submit a covering letter of intent addressed to the Chief of Police and marked "Auxiliary Application" along with a copy of your current resume and a completed application form. Once completed, please click on the link below to upload the auxiliary application with your resume/cover letter.
(Apply to this Job - top right hand corner)
What does the screening/hiring process consist of?
Resume/Application Review
Physical Fitness Testing
Written Testing (GATB - General Aptitude Test Battery)
Interview
Security check/Background Investigation
Medical Examination by the Service physician
PLEASE KEEP THE SERVICE INFORMED OF ANY

Employment type
Volunteer

Work arrangement
No