A unique opportunity is currently available for the law enforcement enthusiast. The Baltimore County Auxiliary Police is now recruiting new members for their team.
The Baltimore County Auxiliary Police Team of the Baltimore County Police Department, was originally formed in 1942 as an arm of Civil Defense. In 1955, the Team was incorporated into the County Police Department and over the last sixty plus years, our duties and responsibilities have grown in relation to the needs of the citizens of Baltimore County. Our members have powers of arrest and perform a wide variety of assignments for the Department.
We, the Baltimore County Auxiliary Police Team of the Baltimore County Police Department, are committed to the pursuit of excellence and we adhere to the following core values which guide our conduct...
INTEGRITY
We uphold the public trust by being honest. We maintain the highest standards of ethical and moral character.
FAIRNESS
We treat everyone with respect and dignity in an unbiased manner. We protect Constitutional rights through impartial enforcement of the law.
SERVICE
We provide dedicated and compassionate assistance by promoting leadership, cooperation and creativity. We aspire to improve the quality of life in partnership with the community.
Required Qualifications:
Persons appointed shall be required to:
- be a U.S.Citizen,
- at least twenty-one (21) years of age and a high school graduate or equivalent,
- possess a valid drivers license (equivalent to a noncommercial class C Maryland driver's license),
- be of good moral character and stable temperament,
- present a physician statement certifying that the applicant is capable of performing the functions of an Auxiliary Officer,
- must successfully pass written, physical, polygraph and psychological examinations, an oral interview and background investigation,
- be willing to take a loyalty oath and
- be a citizen who cares enough about local government to serve as a volunteer in a public safety capacity.
Applicants will attend and complete a recruit training program with a passing academic score followed by a one year probationary period. Training will consist of classroom instruction, driver training, self defense, and field training. The Auxiliary Officer shall work a minimum of 160 hours on assigned details including detachment meetings.
Recruit Training Topics:
Alcohol Violations
Arrest & Restraining Techniques
Auxiliary Rules & Regulations
Civil Liability
Constitutional and Criminal Law
Court Room Procedures
Drug Identification
Red Cross First Aid
Handling Calls for Service
Human Values
Juvenile Law
Parking Citations
Police/Community Relations
Radio Procedures
Report Writing
Search of Prisoners
Self Defense and use of issued equipment
Sexual Offender Registration Verification
Traffic & Crowd Control
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Security,
- Crowd and traffic control at public events such as parades, carnivals, fires, fairs, sporting events, fireworks displays,
- Render emergency services during natural disasters, floods, snowstorms,
- Searches for missing persons
- and other assignments deemed necessary by the Chief of Police.
Additional duties include:
- Accompanying and assisting sworn Baltimore County Police Officers on patrol duty,
- Responding to calls for service,
- Verifying the residence of Registered Sex Offenders in Baltimore County,
- Assisting in the performance of administrative duties and
- Parking enforcement.
Benefits:
Complete Uniform, Worker's Compensation, Length of Service Monetary Award, Maryland State Income Tax Credit, Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union membership and the satisfaction of making a difference to the communities of Baltimore County.
Find out more:
Watch our POLICE REPORT video segment to find out more information about becoming an Auxiliary Police Officer.
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