Milwaukee Volunteer Police - District Three - Auxiliary Unit

Becoming an Volunteer Auxiliary Police Officer is a great way to help out your community while gaining hands on law enforcement experience!

The Milwaukee Police Auxiliary unit was established in 1941 as a volunteer group to augment the regular police force in times of emergency or major natural disaster. Since that time, the Auxiliary unit now assists the regular police force by directing traffic at parades, handling crowd control at festivals and assisting with crime prevention activities.

The District Three Milwaukee Police Auxiliary is a great opportunity for individuals to get started in law enforcement or community-minded adults who wish to help the Milwaukee Police and make a difference in the community. Consider becoming an essential volunteer police officer and see the rewards of helping keep the Milwaukee community safe.

Auxiliary officers wear uniforms that are similar to sworn police officer uniforms, except for the light blue shirt and a patch reading “Auxiliary” above the regular Milwaukee police patch.

Join District Three Auxiliary unit and make a difference in your local community. We are currently accepting applications for dedicated individuals to be part of our team.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How do I become an auxiliary officer?
Auxiliary officers must first fill out an application. The application can be picked up at the Milwaukee Police District Three Station (2333 N. 49th Street), or applications can be mailed out upon request. The completed application should be mailed or dropped off in person to the attention of Officer Osmanski at District Three. Applicants can typically expect to hear back within a few weeks, but due to exigent circumstances, can sometimes take longer. Contact us to enquire the status of your application.

Do I need to live in District Three to become a District Three Auxiliary officer?
No, anyone can apply regardless of where they reside.

How does the application process work?
Applicants must pass an oral interview, as well as, a background check. After acceptance, applicants must attend two meetings before they become official Auxiliary Officers. Volunteer officers will receive a rule and regulation booklet, and they must complete a take home test from this booklet before they are issued uniforms.

Can I turn in a resume with my application?
Yes. Resumes and/or cover letters are encouraged. Applicants may also use additional sheets of paper if they run out of room on the original application.

What are the requirements to become an auxiliary?
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. There is no maximum age. Auxiliary members must be able to stand for periods of time while volunteering at events and may be required to do light lifting such as wooden street barricades. Auxiliary members must undergo a background check and have a background that demonstrates a strong moral character. Applicants must be free of any felony crime convictions.

Are there minimum service requirements?
Auxiliary officers are required to attend all monthly meetings (held in evenings during the week). Auxiliary officers are also required to participate in 40 hours of service per year (assisting at events).

Am I issued a uniform?
After members attend their first two meetings and complete the take home test, they will be issued a department uniform at no cost.

Am I issued a firearm?
No. Auxiliary officers are not permitted to carry weapons including firearms, batons, pepper spray and tasers.

What type of training will I receive?
Auxiliary members will participate in training every month at the monthly meeting. Members will also participate in supplemental training at the police academy. Training topics include the following: radio communications; state and city laws; ethics; crowd control; professional communications; defensive tactics; vehicle contacts; and more.

Do Auxiliary officers get to go on a ride along?
After one year of service, members are eligible for the ride along program. Members can ride with an officer for a full or partial shift, and will go on calls for service, conduct traffic stops and patrol neighborhoods.