For Immediate Release
August 2, 2010

Greece Police Department Seeking
Special Police Volunteers

Supervisor John Auberger and Chief of Police Todd Baxter have announced that the Special Police Unit of the Greece Police Department is currently accepting applications from candidates interested in becoming Special Police Officers.

“This program helps strengthen our commitment to keeping residents in the Town of Greece safe, “said Auberger. “Our Special Police are a vital part of Greece being recognized as one of America’s safest communities,” he concluded.

Those interested in becoming a member of the Special Police Unit must satisfy qualifications which include, being at least 18 years of age, a United States Citizen, have earned a high school diploma, have a valid driver’s license, and must be medically and physically fit. Applicants must be able to volunteer a minimum of 12 hours per month and be a resident of Monroe County.

The Greece Special Police are New York State certified part-time Peace Officers. Duties may include but are not limited to: traffic and crowd control during emergencies and special events, crime prevention, and patrol duty of town parks and schools. All training, uniforms, and mandatory equipment are provided for Special Police Officers.

“The Special Police Unit is a valued group of individuals that we are fortunate to have here in the Town of Greece. With a community of our size, it is important that we can call on qualified individuals for assistance,” said Chief Baxter.

For more information or to apply to the Special Police Unit, please mail a letter of interest including your full name, address and phone number to: Greece Special Police, Attention: Recruitment Office, 647 Long Pond Road, Greece, NY, 14612, (585) 581-6325.