In a Civil Service town, is it necessary to take the CS exam in order to be employed as an Auxiliary Officer by a PD? Or is it up to the department? Thanks in advance for responses
Posted by: masscopguy
I have never heard of any Municipality holding a test for an Aux department.
Since you are an unpaid volunteer you basically join like you would join a club.
They do conduct a background investigation and require you to go through training. Some towns require that you are a resident of the town or work in the town.
If you realy mean working as a paid reserve or a special that is a different story. I don't know what the hiring process is like but I do know it varies from town to town.
Posted by: T4567
you do not need to take the civil service exam for an Aux. position.
Posted by: JF5
For the NHSP the Aux candidate goes through the process....Testing, physical fitness.
The academy is I believe PT but the annual training is similar.
-JF5
Posted by: OldNancy
You might want to Look into Salisbury PD. I believe they have a program where they appoint Specials to work, especially during the summer hours. they are a civil service town; however, I don't believe that you have to take the CS exam to get on as a Special there. If I remember you have to pay the cost of the uniform and training...but it's a foot in the door and a great stepping stone.
Posted by: masscopguy
If I am not mistaken, New Hampshire uses the word Auxiliary the way we use the term Reserve or paid special. Portsmouth New Hampshire hires part time Auxiliaries who are paid and perform many of the same functions as a regular patrolman.
Sailsberry is a very goos lead as is Hull.
Posted by: AUXCAPT
To clarify some myths about auxilairy officer selection in the State: The process does vary from town to town, and some still may follow the old school "join the club" process as indicated above. Some departments, however, do have a thorough professional selection prcess.
In Framingham our selection process does have independent tests and our selection process parallells that of the department. After selection all of our recruits graduate from the Reserve Intermittant acadamy before getting a uniform. Here is an outline of our process.
Selection Process and Criteria
Applicants will complete the Framingham Auxiliary Police application form in its entirety.
Applicants must pass a written entry level law enforcement examination that measures the applicants' psychological aptitude for a law enforcement position.
Applicants must have a good driving history and a valid drivers license.
Applicants must successfully complete an oral interview screening before an Interview Committee and a ranking officer of the Framingham Police Department.
Applicants will be subject to an in-depth background investigation.
Applicants must provide documentation from their Medical Doctor, at their own expense, that they are medically fit to fulfill the requirements documented in the auxiliary police position description.
Based on a review of all information gathered during the recruitment process, The Framingham Auxiliary Police has the right to reject an applicant; or recommend acceptance.
Appointments of probationary auxiliary officers are made after receiving approval from the Framingham Police Department.
Posted by: masscopguy
Dear Aux Capt,
As a former Aux in New York City and Somerville I didn't mean to disparge the selection process by infering it was like joining a club.
I am happy to see that the largest town in the nation has a complete and professional selection process.
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