On Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 7:30 p.m, the Owen Sound Police Service is hosting an information session for volunteer positions in the Auxiliary Police Unit. Officers will be on-hand to answer questions and to accept your résumé. Deadline for your application is noon on Thursday, January 31, 2019.

AUXILIARY POLICE: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

* Attained the age of 19 years as of March 1st, 2019.
* Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
* Of good moral character and habits.
* Physically and mentally able to perform the duties of the position, having regard for his or her own safety and the safety of members of the public. Proof of medical fitness from a licensed medical practitioner is to be submitted prior to commencement of the course with Owen Sound Police Service. Costs to be borne by the applicant.
* Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent.
* Possess current First Aid and CPR Certification by program graduation (April 2019).
* Provide signed consent for Enhanced Police Records Check and Consent for a Criminal Record Check for a Sexual Offence for which a pardon has been granted or issued. Consent forms are provided by Owen Sound Police Service and must be completed when personally submitting resume.
* Successfully complete all interviews, examinations and course.
* Possess valid Ontario Driver’s Licence.
* Willing to commit at least 2 years to the Auxiliary Policing Unit.

Résumés will be accepted until 12:00 (noon) on Thursday, January 31st, 2019.

An information session will be held Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 7:30 p.m at the Owen Sound Police Service.

Upon acceptance to the program an administration fee of $75.00 is required (payable to the Owen Sound Police Service prior to the commencement of the course).

TRAINING SCHEDULE:

Upon acceptance to the program, training will involve approximately 14 evenings (7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.) during weekdays and one full Saturday (8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) over approximately a two month period. Training will commence in March 2019.

Please direct your résumé to the attention of:

Inspector Michael Dazé
Owen Sound Police Service
922 2nd Avenue West
Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K 4M7

For further information contact Sergeant Sullivan at (519) 376-1234 ext. 156 or [email protected] We thank all those who apply, however, only those candidates being interviewed will be contacted.

The Owen Sound Police Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy Legislation, applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used strictly for candidate selection. For further information about the Owen Sound Police Service see www.owensoundpolice.com

source: media release, OSPS