WHAT IS AN AUXILIARY POLICE OFFICER?

Auxiliary Police Officers are civic minded citizens or residents who volunteer their time to the Police Department. They serve as the "eyes and ears" of the NYPD and report activity that require police action.

They provide additional police presence by conducting in uniform, foot and vehicle patrols in high crime areas as well as assist in H.O.W { House of worship } patrol during riligious holidays and also street festivals and Citywide parades.

Auxiliary Police Officers are equipped with the same Police Radios that the NYPD officers use when on patrol. Therefore you are directly linked to regular police officers at all times.


WHAT IS EXPECTED OF AUXILIARY POLICE OFFICERS?

It is imperative that you understand you wear the exact same uniform the NYPD Police Officers wear. Therefore you will be held to the same standards and are expected to adhere to the same uniform requirements as the police officers.


Auxiliary Police Officers are issued a shields and NYPD photo IDs which are to be carried at all times (off duty as well).

Therefore, there is enormous responsibility, integrity, courtesy, professionalism and respect that we expect all of our Auxiliary Police Officers to adhere to at all times, on OR off duty. Those who cannot adhere to the above need not apply.

WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT?

Auxiliary Police Officer Recruits must take a training course that meets once a week for 16 weeks. This course is like a mini-police academy. Topics include basic penal laws, police science, nightstick training, hand to hand combat, and hand-cuffing techniques. You must pass a multiple choice exam, nightstick usage, and a hand-hand combat test.

After successfully completing the Academy Training, Auxiliary Police Officers will be given the chance to pick a night in which they must report every week.


WHAT DO AUXILIARY POLICE OFFICERS DO IN WASHINGTON HGTS?

Auxiliary Police Officers assigned to the 34th Precinct Auxiliary Police Unit are an integral part of the Washington Heights community.

Auxiliary Police Officers conduct foot, bicycle, and car (RMP) patrol within the confines of the 34th Precinct.

Auxiliary Police Officers also assist The Police during public events such as the Children’s Festival, Medieval Festival, Dominican Festival and other concerts within the Command.

WHAT IS THE 34th PRECINCT AUXILIARY POLICE UNIT LIKE?

1. The Auxiliary Police Unit in the 34th Precinct is like a family. We are a group of dedicated citizens who want to help make a difference in the community in which we live. We are also a group of people who love to have fun. We have a great time both in and out of uniform through social gatherings. We are occupationally as well as ethnically diverse. Our members include Teachers, Lawyers, MTA workers, Finance consultants, computer programmers, Doctors, Students, just to name a few.

2. The members of the 34th Pct. Auxiliary Police Unit enjoy spending time with each other and form strong bonds. Members always patrol in pairs.

3. We are a good humored and relaxed unit. However, we are serious when it is required. We expect the same from you. That is we expect you to be well humored (be able to take and give a joke or two) and to be serious when necessary.


WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BEING AN AUXILIARY POLICE OFFICER?

1. Being apart of one of the most prestigious Auxiliary Police Units in the NYPD.

2. Provides excellent opportunity to learn how to communicate with the community. Since Auxiliary Police Officers patrol in uniform (and in pairs), they share in maintaining the integrity of the Police Department and help strengthen community bonds.

3. The satisfaction of helping the better the Washington Heights Community by being the “EYES & EARS” of the NYPD reporting criminal activity.

4. This looks great on your resume. "Community Service" on a resume has been proven to help make a positive decision on employment, even if you don't wish to be a cop. Our unit instills good leadership skills which can help you in any field you choose

5. Opportunities for promotion to Sergeant, Lieutenant and more.

6. Allows you to develop preparedness and observation skills for emergency situations, especially in today’s post 9/11 world. It should be noted that Auxiliary Police Officers during the 9/11 incident were, for a time, the only police presence in the City,

7. Being an Auxiliary Police Officer in Washington heights is a fine way to learn the Washington Heights Community! The neighborhood is a great place with many faces

8. Allows you to be part of a great community and meet many new people (see above).

9. Excellent experience for students enrolled in criminal justice programs. Many colleges give up to 3 credits after attending the Basic Training Program (required to join).
Being apart of the NYPD, is like "having front row tickets to the greatest show on earth!!!! "

SO WHAT DOES THE NYPD REQUIRE OF YOU??

NYPD REQUIRES:

1. You are a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card).
2. LIVE OR WORK in New York City (i.e. Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Bronx, Staten Island.)
3. Be of Good Moral Character. This includes having not been arrested and/or convicted of a felony (you MUST undergo submit to a FBI and NYPD finger print background check)!!
4. Be over the age of 18.
5. Good Health
6. Physically Fit
7. Read and write English.

WHAT DOES THE 34th PRECINCT AUXILIARY POLICE UNIT REQUIRE OF YOU?

1. Willingness to commit to 5-6 hour tour ONE NIGHT A WEEK. from about 7pm-11pm

2. Understand that the NYPD Auxiliary Police is a paramilitary organization. That means were like the regular police force, we have a hierarchy (Auxiliary Police Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Deputy Inspector, Inspector, Deputy Chief).

3. Have a STRONG desire to meet new people and HAVE FUN, if you're not having fun, there's no point in being in this program. This is a volunteer program.


HOW DO YOU APPLY?

E-mail the 34th Pct. Auxiliary Police Unit Recruitment Section at: Aux.coord_34@verizon.net or Roberts_34@verizon.net or just click on the join link above.

In your email please INCLUDE

1. Brief introduction (tell us a little about yourself),
2. Why you feel you want to be an Auxiliary Police Officer
3. What you expect to get out of the program?
4. Questions about the program and a contact phone number, and best time(s) to call.
Emails without a contact phone number will not be acknowledged!

The PROCESS:

1. You will be contacted by one of our recruitment officers (via phone) for a brief pre-interview. This will be an opportunity for you to ask any questions or address any concerns.

2. If we feel you would be a match, we will then schedule an in person interview with our Coordinator & Recruitment Sergeant.

Our officers will contact you during your indicated preference time.
We look forward to hearing from you!