Auxiliary Police Officer

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HAUPPAUGE, NY Until 8/21/2026 First posted May 18, 2026 Last posted May 18, 2026
Job description
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.

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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.

About this role

Summary

Support police through patrols and safety services; training provided, NYS Peace Officer certification possible

Job title

Auxiliary Police Officer

Experience level

high school diploma/GED

Industry

public safety

Location requirements

Must be Suffolk County resident, NY, no remote work

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

US citizenSuffolk County residenthigh school diplomaNYS driver licensebackground check

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

civil defensepatrolspublic safety
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Hauppauge, NY, USA

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