The Arlington County Police Department is offering an opportunity for residents to serve their community by becoming a sworn Auxiliary Police Officer. Applications are being accepted until Sept. 1 for the next academy class.
The Auxiliary Police Unit is made up of volunteers who support full-time Arlington police officers by:
• Patrolling county roads, parks, and trails.
• Handling accidents and other traffic incidents.
• Assisting at DUI checkpoints.
• Conducting child safety-seat inspections.
• Providing security and crowd control at special events, such as the Marine Corps Marathon, July 4th celebration, parades, festivals, and neighborhood races.
• Providing other law enforcement support.
Participants will receive training, all required equipment and uniforms, and opportunities to perform a wide range of law enforcement functions. To apply, residents must:
• Be at least 21 years old.
• Have completed 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of college work at an accredited college or university.
• Possess a good driving record and no criminal record.
• Be able to pass a background investigation, polygraph test, and medical exam.
• Commit to at least 180 hours of police duty a year
To learn more, call the Auxiliary Police Unit at 703-228-4057 or visit its website at www.arlingtonva.us/police (click on Careers, then Volunteer Positions).