Volunteer Opportunities

The Suffolk Police Department affords volunteer opportunities in three areas; Auxiliary, Administration and Animal Control.

Auxiliary Program

The Suffolk Police Department allows for two levels of volunteerism within our Auxiliary Program. Upon completion of the training program, a minimum of 16 volunteer hours a month are required of participants in both auxiliary programs.

Auxiliary 'A' Program

At the end of the training program, applicants will be VA DCJS certified as a Law Enforcement Officer. This is a sworn and armed volunteer position.

Training Requirements for Auxiliary 'A':

Applicants must complete a 10 month regional academy
Location varies but classes will be held in the Hampton Roads area
A time commitment of approximately 48 hours a month is required
Approximately three evenings a week will be required
Some weekend commitments will be required
Applicants must complete a 140 hour Field Training Program
FTO training to be held in the City of Suffolk
The FTO Program lasts approximately 7 months

Auxiliary 'B' Program

At the end of the training program, applicants will have the training necessary to assist as "Traffic Assistance Officers". This is a non-sworn and non-armed volunteer position.

Training Requirements for Auxiliary 'B':

Applicants must complete a 10 hour training class
Applicants must complete 4 training Ride Alongs

Administration and Animal Control Volunteers

Volunteer opportunities are available within various areas of the police department to include Administration and Animal Control. Our Department is made better by its selfless volunteers. If you are interested in spending some time each month, assisting the police department in accomplishing its mission, we welcome the opportunity to discuss the unique contribution you can make.

Selection Requirements for all Volunteer Positions

Must successfully pass a background investigation
Must successfully pass a polygraph examination
Must successfully pass a chief’s interview
Auxiliary Police Officer volunteers must pass a psychological examination
Auxiliary Police Officer volunteers successfully pass a medical examination