Auxiliary Program

Auxiliary Constables may be responsible for:

• Supporting positive police‑community interaction and providing police visibility at community events (e.g., parades, fairs).
• Assisting with crowd management and public safety at large events such as the Santa Claus Parade or Sudbury Rocks Marathon.
• Working with Community Safety and Well‑Being staff on crime prevention and community mobilization initiatives.
• Delivering the Robbery Prevention Program to small businesses under the direction of the Community Engagement Section Sgt.
• Participating in traffic safety initiatives, including observations for caution letters and child car seat activities.
• Supporting the Notification of Community Crime (NOCC) Program.
• Assisting GSPS at information booths during public events.
• Helping recruit candidates for the Auxiliary Program.
• Providing a visible presence in parks, trails, ravines, walkways, and other public spaces.
• Participating in ride‑alongs with police officers.
• Attending and contributing to monthly meetings and call‑out events.
• Responding to calls in a timely manner.
• Taking part in assignments fairly, including both special events and administrative duties.
  
  

Auxiliary Constables may assist with:

• Participating in Tactical Unit and hostage‑rescue training scenarios.
• Supporting Public Safety & Emergency Planning training exercises, including emergency preparedness activities.
• Assisting officers during marine, bike, ATV, and snow machine patrols.
• Providing support during missing‑person searches (e.g., transporting members, equipment, or food).
• Maintaining perimeters at emergency incidents.
• Transporting members, equipment, or supplies during emergencies.
• Performing traffic control at emergency scenes.
• Assisting other GSPS members and Auxiliary personnel as needed.
• Carrying out additional duties that do not conflict with the Police Services Act or GSPS policies.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 18 years of age (this is the Provincial minimum).
• Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (O.S.S.D) or its equivalent (i.e. grade 12 from any province of Canada). Applicants educated outside Canada should refer to the Government of Canada - Education Assessment Resources.
• Initially meet all qualifications and competencies of the Auxiliary Selection System Process.
• Certified in Standard First-Aid and CPR (level "C").
• Class 'G' driver's license with full driving privileges.
• Must meet required vision and hearing standards.
• Physically and mentally able to perform the duties of an Auxiliary Constable- must be able to pass the Greater Sudbury Police Service Fitness Test , as well as a medical and psychological assessment.
• Successfully complete the Greater Sudbury Police Service Auxiliary Training Program.
• Meet criteria established for fitness, knowledge of law, use of weapons, and other equipment.
• Possession of Boater Safety Card considered an asset.
• Experience operating snow machines and ATVs considered an asset.
• Bilingualism considered an asset.
• Experience with operating a pedal bike is considered an asset.
• No criminal record for which a records suspension (pardon) has not been received and be of good moral character and habits.
• Must be able to meet the requirements of the Greater Sudbury Police Services Background Clearance for Auxiliary members.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Able to make quick decisions, exercise good judgment, pay attention to details, and apply problem solving skills.
• Possess high level of self-confidence and self-assurance.
• Able to form relationships and be part of a team.
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to value diversity.
• Able to maintain composure in stressful confrontations and other situations.
• Must be goal and task oriented and strive for results.
• Able to conform to general orders, procedures, rules, and regulations.