The Suffolk County Police Department’s Auxiliary Police Unit is a volunteer Civil Defense force trained and equipped to support police officers by conducting routine patrols and providing additional public safety services. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY HERE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE SUFFOLK COUNTY AUXILIARY POLICE OFFICER ROLE, CANDIDATES MUST PROCEED TO THE FOLLOWING LINK: JOINSCPD.COM/APO [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://joinscpd.com/APO__;!!B-bNiF43uBU!mxQhZph7p7zBY4sFkYoB2B2NCmZpxZBgXjZxNJUsnzeiW7ixAgrSCVzip06Xe6z2Ze_gBTKrk6THRSeB5U0QEBBOjMjdnj-nIEtkXBU89Q$] WORK WHERE YOU LIVE EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY AND BENEFITS * Receive training in various criminal justice fields * NYS Peace Officer certification * Community service & networking MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS * US Citizen * Suffolk County resident * High school diploma/GED * Valid NYS Driver License * Background check required IMPORTANT DATES: APPLICATION DEADLINE October 10, 2026 ORIENTATION PROCESSING December 2026 EXPECTED START DATE September 2027 Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity: * Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan. * We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices. * We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices. Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.