Auxiliary Police Program – Recruitment Information Session
When? Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Where? Saint John Police Community Room at 1 Peel Plaza
What? Information on how to join our volunteer Auxiliary Police Program including application requirements, the recruitment process, and training program
The Saint John Police Auxiliary Program marked its 25th anniversary in 2024 celebrating over 76,000 volunteer hours since inception in 1999.
The program is comprised of citizens from the community that volunteer their services to assist our officers in delivering high quality and professional policing to those who live, work and visit Saint John. Beginning in 2025, the Saint John Police has reimagined the program with an aim to enhance the existing service by creating a two-tier (uniform and non-uniform) program with a greater emphasis on community engagement.
DUTIES
Uniform Auxiliary Members volunteer their time to support community engagement initiatives such as youth programs, crime prevention programs, traffic control, and community events. They also assist with law enforcement initiatives such as frontline police operations, traffic campaigns, search and rescue support, and large-scale evidence-based searches.
Non-uniform Auxiliary Members volunteer their time to support community engagement initiatives such as career fairs, community events, crime prevention initiatives, and public education. They also assist with administrative engagement such as quality assurance call backs and tours of Peel Plaza.
MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- 19 years of age
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Minimum Grade 12 or GED
- Active Class 5 license
- No criminal convictions
- Commit to minimum volunteer hours
- Commit to the program for two years
- Be of good moral character and habits
- No business conflicts
- Successfully complete all stages of the recruitment process
MINIMUM SERVICE COMMITMENTS
| Uniform Auxiliary Members | Non-uniform Auxiliary Members |
| 100 volunteer hours per year -60 of 100 hours dedicated to community engagement -2 hours per month of on-going training Remaining hours dedicated to law enforcement initiatives Initial training – 63.5 hours in total -15.5 hours online (pre-course) -48 hours in person during evenings and weekends Minimum two-year commitment to the program | 60 volunteer hours per year -Ongoing training as required Initial training – 35 hours in total -7.5 hours online (pre-course) -27.5 hours in person during evenings and weekends Minimum two- year commitment to the program |
Uniform Auxiliary Members are trained to Force standards and, under the Police Act, have all of the authority, privileges, rights, and immunities of a peace officer when working under the supervision of a regular member of the Force.
RECRUITMENT SELECTION PROCESS
| Uniform Auxiliary Members | Non-uniform Auxiliary Members |
| -Application Package including security clearance, financial, and criminal record checks -Aptitude Testing -Medical Assessment including a hearing and vision test -Fitness Testing -Background Investigation -Psychological Assessment -Suitability Interview -Integrity Questionnaire and Interview | -Application Package including security clearance, financial, and criminal record checks -Aptitude Testing -Background Investigation -Suitability Interview -Integrity Questionnaire and Interview -Fitness Testing (Optional) |
On January 15, 2025, the Saint John Police will begin accepting applications for both our uniform and non-uniform auxiliary members to join Troop #5. The application deadline will be Friday, February 28, 2025.
The Saint John Police will incur the costs to recruit and train auxiliary members; however, these are not paid positions.
To submit your application, please follow this link: Auxiliary Member | City of Saint John, New Brunswick
For general inquiries, please contact Human Resources by email at policerecruit@saintjohn.ca or by telephone at 506-648-3200.
