Applications are currently being accepted for the position of Auxiliary Police Officer with the Edison Police Department. Applications may be downloaded from this website using the link below and returned by mail or in person to police headquarters.
Please read the qualifications before applying.
Qualifications
All requirements must be met before graduation. Applicants must:
- Be a citizen of the United States
- Be over 18 years of age
- Possess a high school diploma or GED
- Be able to read, write, and speak English well and intelligently
- Possess a clean and valid New Jersey driver's license
- Be of good moral character with no criminal convictions involving moral turpitude
- Be a resident of Edison or live within 5 miles of the Edison border
- Ability to pass a medical examination for physical fitness
Academy Training
All recruits undergo 3 months of training at the Middlesex County Auxiliary Police Academy in Edison, NJ. The academy runs once a year, beginning in February and ending in May. Classes run Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, plus select Saturdays from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Attendance is mandatory.
- Criminal Law
- Civil Government
- Court System
- Traffic Control
- Motor Vehicle Law (Title 39)
- Patrol Function
- Crowd Control
- Incident Command
- Fire Safety
- Narcotics / CDS
- Juvenile Crimes
- Gang Awareness
- Power Line Safety
- Arrest, Search & Seizure
- Use of Force
- Blood-Borne Pathogens
- First Responder Haz-Mat
- Preservation of Evidence
- Gun / Knife Safety
- Investigative Report Writing
- Incident Command System
- CPR / First Aid / Emergency Childbirth
- Bias Crimes
- Handcuffing
- Baton Defensive / Offensive
- Drill & Ceremony