Auxiliary Program

The TPS Auxiliary Program plays a key role in supporting the Service Priority of “Neighbourhood Policing Programs and Community Engagement”. The program continued to fulfill its primary mandate of commitment to deliver police services catered to the needs of the community which involved collaborative working relationships.

The Auxiliary compliment participates in many global community events such as; the annual Santa Claus Parade, Caribbean Carnival, and the Pride Parade to name a few. Requests were made for Auxiliary Members to assist at these global events. In total Auxiliary officers continue to contribute an average of 80,000 volunteer hours which is equivalent to approximately 2.3 million dollars in working hours, when compared to fourth class Constable’s wages. These auxiliary members are commended for their reliability and commitment in meeting the needs of the Service and the community.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident of Canada

• Be a minimum of 18 years of age

• Have successfully completed at least 4 years of secondary school or equivalent

• Not have been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not been granted

• Be a fully licenced "G" driver, having accumulated no more than 6 demerit points

• Meet the vision standards which include: colour, peripheral and depth perception requirements, and have uncorrected visual acuity of 20/40, and best corrected acuity of 20/30 with both eyes open (binocularly)

• Be physically able to perform the duties of the position, with regard to personal safety and the safety of the public

• Must have Standard First Aid and Level C C.P.R. training

• Be of good moral character and habits
   

Candidates are expected to:

• Volunteer a minimum of 150 hours per year

• Reside in the Greater Toronto Area (Durham, Peel, York, Toronto)

• Complete all ongoing training as required

• Commit to the program for a period of one year

You must meet all of the above requirements or you will not be considered for this volunteer position.

*In accordance with the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, Private investigators and Security Guards Act, Bill 159, (2004), a person holding a Private Investigators licence will not be an eligible candidate for the Toronto Police Service Auxiliary Program.

*A person currently licensed as a security guard, or one who holds a dual licence may make application to the Auxiliary Program if it is determined that they do not directly or indirectly participate in any investigative capacity. Notwithstanding, a complete background investigation will be conducted to determine if a conflict of interest may exist.