Join the Baltimore County Auxiliary Police

JOIN

		Do you have what it takes to become a Baltimore County Auxiliary Police Officer?

		Are you ready to make a difference in your community? The Baltimore County Auxiliary Police Team is actively recruiting new volunteer members for a Spring 2025 training class. The first step in becoming an Auxiliary Police Officer is to complete the interest card below. Don't miss your final chance to join our next recruit class! Our last tests dates will be held on Monday, December 2 (7pm) and Sunday, December 8 (9am). To sign up, or If you have questions, or would like to speak to a recruiter, please email us at contactus@auxpolice.org

REQUIREMENTS

An Auxiliary Officer applicant must be someone who cares enough about local government to serve as a volunteer in a public safety capacity, and must:

Be a U.S. Citizen;

Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age;

Be a high school graduate or equivalent;

Possess a valid driver's license;

Be able to pass a written exam and an interview board;

Be of good moral character and stable temperament, and able to pass a background investigation consisting of personal, work, education, & credit history, and a polygraph examination;

Present a physician's statement certifying that the applicant is capable of performing the functions of an Auxiliary Officer;

and be able to attend and successfully complete an Auxiliary Training Academy held on various dates over a 6-month period.

Auxiliary Officers must complete the following requirements to maintain their position:

Complete a one-year probationary period, after completion of the Auxiliary Training Academy;

Complete 170 hours of service each year, including:

    Details & Calls for Service Response;

    Monthly Detachment Meeting Attendance;

    Yearly re-certifications in Defensive Tactics, Weapons Qualifications, LEEMCC;

and 10 hours of in-service training.

BENEFITS

Auxiliary Officers receive the satisfaction of making a difference in the communities of Baltimore County, as well as:

Uniform & Equipment Provided by the Department;

Worker's Compensation paid in the event of receiving an on-duty injury;

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union membership;

Opportunities for Specialized Training;

Maryland State Income Tax Credit after completion of 5 years of service;

and a Length of Service Monetary Award after 25 years of service (LOSAP).

Baltimore County Auxiliary Officers are unpaid volunteers.

If you are interested in a full-time career with the Baltimore County Police Department, find more information below.

BCoPD Careers

INTEREST CARD

Do you have what it takes to become an Auxiliary Police Officer? Fill out the interest card below to receive updates and information about upcoming testing dates and academy classes.


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You can also contact a recruiter by emailing contactus@auxpolice.org Please include your full name and contact information.

RECRUIT TRAINING

Auxiliary Recruits attend an Auxiliary Training Academy held on various dates (typically Saturdays) over a 6-month period, held at the Baltimore County Police Training Academy in Dundalk.

Upon successful completion of the training curriculum, Probationary Auxiliary Police Officers complete an additional 100 hours of Field Training with an experienced Auxiliary Officer.

Recruit Training Topics:

* Alcohol Violations
* Arrest & Restraining Techniques
* Auxiliary Rules & Regulations
* Civil Liability
* Constitutional & Criminal Law
* Court Room Procedures
* Drug Identification
* Law Enforcement Emergency Medical Care
* Handling Calls for Service
* Human Values
* Juvenile Law
* Parking Citations
* Police/Community Relations
* Radio Procedures
* Report Writing
* Search of Prisoners
* Defensive Tactics / Weapons Qualification
* Sexual Offender Registration Verification
* Crowd Control