Auxiliary Constables

All duties will be completed by following Sault Ste. Marie Police Service procedures.

• Volunteer in all weather conditions.
• Volunteer under the supervision of a police officer.
• Assist with duties given by the supervising officer which may include:
  • Perform Traffic safety initiatives, i.e. observe for caution letters, child safety seats, traffic direction, emergency situations, etc.
  • Provide support at major events such as parades, including crowd management to ensure public safety
  • Assist at RIDE programs
  • Assist members at information booths for public events, i.e. career fairs etc.
  • Initiate police-community interactions and engage with community groups
  • Deliver crime prevention initiatives
  • Hand out educational material
  • Accompany and assist a police officer during duty shifts, including ride-a-longs, bicycle patrol, snow machine patrols etc.
  • Actively and effectively participate in meetings, including regularly scheduled meetings.
  • Participate in training scenarios
  • Other duties assigned by the Chief of Police

• Commit to volunteer for a minimum of two (2) years.
• Volunteer to attend, at minimum, three (3) events per month.
• Duties will take place any time during the day, including nights and weekends.

• Approximately 40 hours of initial training.
• Will not be issued a Handgun, Pepper Spray or a Conducted Energy Weapon (Taser).
• Training and equipment provided at no cost to you.

• At least 20 years of age.
• A Canadian citizen or a permanent resident.
• Have good moral character and habits.
• Able to attend training and successfully pass tests set by the Service.
• Score at least 75% on the Police Fitness (PIN) Test. To prepare yourself for the required fitness testing, visit Police Fitness Personnel Ontario (PFPO) for a full breakdown of the tests you will be required to perform.
• Holding an Ontario High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Able to be certified by a medical practitioner to be mentally and physically fit for duty.
• Successfully complete a vision and hearing test.
• Be qualified in Standard First Aid, CPR-C and AED (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator).
• Have a valid G Class driver’s licence with no more than six (6) demerit points; and
• Able to follow all rules of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service.