Auxiliary Police Officer

The Suffolk County Police Department's Auxiliary Police Unit is a volunteer Civil Defense force trained and equipped to support police officers by conducting routine patrols and providing additional public safety services. Please Do Not Apply Here To be considered for the Suffolk County Auxiliary Police Officer role, candidates must proceed to the following link: JoinSCPD.com/APO

WORK WHERE YOU LIVE

Excellent Opportunity And Benefits Receive training in various criminal justice fields NYS Peace Officer certification Community service & networking

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS US

Citizen Suffolk County resident High school diploma/GED Valid NYS Driver License Background check required

IMPORTANT DATES

APPLICATION

DEADLINE

October 10, 2026 ORIENTATION

PROCESSING

December 2026 EXPECTED

START DATE

September 2027 Suffolk County's Commitment to

Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:

Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan. We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices. We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices. Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. The Division of Human Resources within the Department of Human Resources, Personnel, and Civil Service understands that our chief organizational resource is people. We are committed to anticipating and meeting the changing needs of our workforce by keeping our employees at the forefront of every decision we make in Human Resources. We strive to elevate efficiency and engagement at the county and department level through standardized processes and state-of-the-art HR technology solutions that will provide the highest quality of customer service to our employees, retirees, and prospective members of the County workforce. We are dedicated to achieving, encouraging, and supporting a diverse workforce and growing a community of employees that are engaged and excited about all the possibilities that working for the County Government can offer.