Yonkers Police Accepting Applications for Auxiliary Police Unit

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The Yonkers Police Department is now accepting applications for volunteers to join its upcoming Auxiliary Police Unit training program. Auxiliary Police Officers are volunteers who are trained to be state-certified Peace Officers and serve to safeguard the community, preserve order, and support emergency response operations and public events.

Why it matters

The Auxiliary Police program has a long history in Yonkers, dating back over 82 years, and provides an important opportunity for community members to get involved in public safety efforts. As a volunteer force, the Auxiliary Police supplement the work of the regular police department and can play a crucial role in emergency response and community engagement.

The details

To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. citizens between the ages of 21-55, live or work in Yonkers, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and be able to read, write, and communicate in English. They must also pass a background investigation, medical exam, psychological screening, and drug test. The application period runs from April 3 to April 24, 2026, and interested individuals must submit their application in person with a $75 money order to the Yonkers Police Department's Support Services Bureau.

• The application period is open from April 3, 2026 to April 24, 2026.
• The Auxiliary Police Unit training program is upcoming, though the exact start date is not specified.

What’s next

Interested individuals must submit their application in person, along with a $75 money order, to the Yonkers Police Department's Support Services Bureau by April 24, 2026.