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Volunteer with the Law Enforcement Auxiliary Service

<span> <h2 class="sectHeading">About</h2></span><span> <div class="notification with-heading dark-copy pink bg-light-grey"><div class="graphic with-border"> <i class="info remember"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>Please note</h4><p> Applications for Volunteer Auxiliary officers are currently closed.</p></div></div></span> <p>There are two types of positions available as a volunteer auxiliary officer.</p><p>Uniform officer: For this position you must have a matric certificate and a valid driver’s license. These volunteer officers work alongside permanent staff or qualified law enforcement volunteer officers until they completed their field training programme and acquired the necessary exposure and competence to work autonomous.</p><p>Administrative Officer: A minimum academic qualification of grade 10 is required although a driver’s license is not a requirement. These officers will assist in the administrative environment of the department and which may include a special skill such as Information Technology, etc.</p><p>Volunteer auxiliary officers once accepted, trained and qualify as a peace officer, undergo additional training to empower them with their function. The volunteer programme is designed to empower neighbourhood watch structures to better serve their surrounding communities. Peace officers are under the command of law enforcement when on duty as a law enforcement volunteer.</p><p>Volunteers are required to provide a minimum of 16 hours volunteer duty per month. Training for volunteers normally take place over weekends and/or after hours, due to applicants being employed and thus not available during office hours.</p><p>An applicant who is accepted into the volunteer programme will have to perform volunteer service for a minimum period of two years before being eligible to apply for a remunerated position within the department if and when positions become available.</p><div style="display:none;"><p>Please agree to the following questions. These questions are marked with <i style="color:red;">*</i> and are compulsory before accessing the form. </p><h2>Legal Requirements and Disclaimer</h2><div class="link-with-check bg-font-adjust-bg leasMessage"><fieldset><p class="selectors"> <i class="label required">“Law enforcement officers are appointed for a Local Municipality / Authority as per the relevant Schedule of Powers authorised and by appointment in terms of Section 334 of the Criminal Procedure Act 51/1977.”, those with previous convictions for any criminal offense are prohibited to apply. To continue with your application, you will need to confirm you do not have a criminal record and are neither part of any investigation or any matter currently being heard by any court in South Africa. I confirm I do not have a criminal record and I am not part of any investigation.</i><br><br><input class="agree-check" id="agree-1" type="checkbox" value="agree-1" /><label>Yes, I have read the disclaimer and confirm</label><span class="label error-msg">Please confirm that you red disclaimer </span></p> <br> <p class="selectors"> <i class="label required">To process this application, various checks will need to be made in order to verify and confirm the information you have supplied to us. These may be included but not limited to criminal record checks, background and character reference checks and such as required. Do you consent to the City of Cape Town (CCT) accessing such personal information in this regard?</i><br><br><input class="agree-check" id="agree-2" type="checkbox" value="agree-2" /><label>Yes, I have read the disclaimer and confirm</label><span class="label error-msg">Please confirm that you red disclaimer </span></p> <br> <p class="selectors"> <i class="label required">In order to uphold the reputation of departments within the Safety and Security directorate, members are not allowed to consume any prohibited substances. The CCT may need to perform screening for drugs and such prohibited substances upon your application but also at any time while you are serving as a member of the Safety and Security directorate. Do you agree to undergo such a screening when it is required?</i><br><br><input class="agree-check" id="agree-3" type="checkbox" value="agree-3" /><label>Yes, I have read the disclaimer and confirm</label><span class="label error-msg">Please confirm that you red disclaimer </span></p> <br> <p class="selectors"> <i class="label required">Providing false information on this application is considered a criminal offence. Any person providing such false information may be prosecuted. Do you confirm all information provided to be true and correct?</i><br><br><input class="agree-check" id="agree-4" type="checkbox" value="agree-4" /><label>Yes, I have read the disclaimer and confirm</label><span class="label error-msg">Please confirm that you red disclaimer </span></p> <br> </fieldset> <span><a title="Law Enforement Auxiliary Services Form" class="btn dark-blue disabled" id="leasForm" href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/_layouts/15/WebFeedback.SharePoint/webfeedback.aspx?id=567fe95a-76b4-4090-bd63-1c6bc55ca51e" target="_blank">Complete Law Enforement Auxiliary Services Form<i class="icon link-external-white"></i></a></span> </div></div><h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us</h2><h4>Jason Hamilton, Assistant Chief, Law Enforcement</h4><p> <em>Telephone:</em><br><em><a>021 444 1799</a><br></em><br><em>E-mail:</em><br><a href="mailto:jason.hamilton@capetown.gov.za"><em>jason.hamilton@capetown.gov.za</em></a></p>

Assist the Law Enforcement Department with by-law enforcement and operations.