Ferndale Police Auxiliary Officer

Job Description

Job Description

These volunteer officers relieve regular line officers from performing auxiliary tasks and other functions that deplete the number of regular officers on the street.The Auxiliary unit is used in a variety of functions ranging from crowd and traffic control to assisting regular officers search a crime scene for evidence. The unit is used also for disasters (i.e., to secure areas and direct traffic because of downed power lines, flood areas and many other disaster situations).Training:Ferndale Police Auxiliary members receive a great deal of training, both ongoing as well as formal training. Ongoing training is done locally at the department or around the station (if the auxiliary is practicing traffic direction). The Auxiliary Coordinator directs all training.Formal training is conducted at Oakland Community College, Oakland Police Academy. The Auxiliary receives 120 hours of classroom and range time, covering 14 topics in the classroom. Topics include:Duties and responsibilitiespublic relationscriminal lawcivil liabilityvehicle stopsmechanics of arrestpatrol techniquespolice communicationreport writingdrunk driving enforcementtraffic direction and controlfirst aidnarcotics and dangerous drugsfirearms trainingdefensive tacticsThe unit also receives OC (pepper spray) training through the department and CPR/First-Aid Certification annually.Uniforms:In Ferndale, the department has always provided our auxiliary members with shirts, pants, hats, badges, coats, bullet resistant vests and name badges.Auxiliary members are also required to purchase a department-approved firearm, all leather gear (belts, holsters, belt keepers and cuff case). Other equipment includes flashlights, whistles, rain hat covers, radio holsters, pepper spray case and other incidentals. This equipment cost can exceed $1,500.The Auxiliary unit is a group of dedicated volunteers striving for the betterment and safety of the City of Ferndale and its residents.DUTIESSome functions performed by the auxiliary unit include:State Fair pedestrian crosswalkMemorial Day Parade directing traffic and security at the paradeDream Cruise traffic and crowd controlHouse Check Program (when residents are going to be away on vacation or any other situations they can notify the Ferndale Police Department and have their homes checked by uniformed Auxiliary officers)Surveillance projects (capacity of observation and reporting via radio)Evidence searches at crime scenes (assisting the Detective Bureau)Devil's Night patrolHalloween patrolDowntown details: Christman tree lighting ceremonyArt FairPride FestAttend funerals and/used as honor guardsState and National Police Memorial representation in Washington, D.C.Foot FrolicCrop WalkFraternal Order of Police zoo tripOlympic Torch Run9-11 Memorial ServiceHomecoming paradeFerndale High School sportsFlag Raising ceremonyLaw Enforcement Torch Run for Special OlympicsFraternal Order of Police Santa VisitationMany other city functionsQUALIFICATIONSThe requirements to become an auxiliary officer in Ferndale are as follows:Have a high school diplomaBe subjected to a background checkHave no criminal recordPass an oral board interviewApproval and acceptance by the command staff of the Ferndale Police Department