The next testing date for new recruits will be Saturday, Jun 16, 2012 @ 9:00am at 700 East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21286. Testing will begin promptly at 10am.

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 perform a wide variety of assignments for the Baltimore County Police Department.

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 and physical 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.

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.

• 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.

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.

Watch our POLICE REPORT video segment to find out more information about becoming an Auxiliary Police Officer.

How To Apply:

Meeting the above requirements is only the beginning. For a non-profit volunteer organization our standards are high and our training is extensive. Should you become a member of the Team, the job responsibilities are tremendous. However one can not measure the personal rewards and satisfaction you will achieve from knowing that you made a difference to the citizens of Baltimore County as a volunteer law enforcement officer.

Do you feel you have what it takes to become an Auxiliary Police Officer? Find out today. Apply to the Baltimore County Auxiliary Police by completing this form or by calling 410-887-8018.