Nassau County Auxiliary Police Recruitment

Attention Nassau County Residents…

The Nassau County Auxiliary Police Section is conducting ongoing recruitment for new members. Levittown Auxiliary Unit 129 serves the Nassau County's Eighth Precinct.

Auxiliary Police units serve each police precinct respectively and are made up of Nassau County residents who:

• Patrol in marked vehicles helping to make their community a safer place to live
• Help prevent criminal activity by being the "eyes and ears" of the Nassau County Police Department.
• Direct traffic at parades and special events.
• Serve during disasters and other emergencies.

The Nassau County Auxiliary Police was established in 1951 and is composed of civic-minded community residents who work together to improve the level of safety and security in their community. The presence of uniformed Auxiliary Police officers on patrol in marked police units has been proven to reduce vandalism and other crimes in our communities.

How do you benefit as an Auxiliary Police Officer? 

• Self-satisfaction in knowing that you are serving your community.
• Excellent experience for those considering a career in law enforcement.
• Many local colleges give credits to criminal justice majors who successfully complete the Auxiliary Police basic training course at the Police Academy.
• Members receive periodic supplemental training after Academy graduation

Members attend and complete a 25-session basic training course given at the Nassau County Police Academy.

Training includes:

• Peace Officer powers
• New York State Penal Law
• Hazardous Materials Awareness
• Baton Training
• Blood-Borne Pathogens
• Basic First Aid/CPR
• Traffic and Pedestrian Control
• Response to Critical Incidents

Applicant Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be resident of Nassau County
• Must be a citizen of the United States
• Must possess a valid NYS driver's license
• Must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must be of good moral character without a felony conviction.
  (A misdemeanor conviction may also prevent acceptance.)
• Not more than one (1) alcohol-related driving offense and
  cannot have been convicted of any drug-related driving offense.
• Must pass a physical examination
• Must submit to fingerprinting
• Must consent to a background investigation
• Must submit to a drug test and be willing to submit to a psychological exam.

Members with certain disabilities may be eligible to serve in non-patrol duties, such as the Auxiliary Police Communications Unit. If you have any questions about the Nassau County Auxiliary Police or would like to join the ranks of the dedicated members currently serving their communities, please call 516-573-7521, or e-mail us at AuxPolice@PDCN.ORG.