General Information
What days of the week will you be available Please check all that apply.
Which borough(s) do you prefer to ride in Auxiliary Officers should be available to patrol in any borough.
Do you have any disabilities that would prevent you from performing the duties of the position for which you are being considered? Yes No If yes, please explain
What type of fitness or sports activities do you engage in regularly (other than riding)? Have you ever been convicted of an offense anywhere? (A background check will be done to verify this information.) Yes No
Are any criminal charges pending against you?
Yes No If yes, please explain
Have you ever done volunteer work before? Yes No If yes, what kind of service was it and how frequently did you work?
Why do you want to volunteer with the NYC Parks Mounted Auxiliary Unit? At times you will be called upon to volunteer your time working on functions other than patrolling. For example, preparing a horse for a special event, conducting inventory, providing horse care, etc. Every Auxiliary Officer must sign up for at least 1 Special Event annually. Would that present a problem?
Yes No If yes, please explain
Please describe any experience you have in the field of law enforcement, either in a paid position or as a volunteer (e.g. NYPD Auxiliary, Neighborhood Watch etc.) Please describe any medical training you have had (e.g. Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, First Aid, CPR etc.) Do you have a valid Driver License? Yes No What Class?
Was any license/certificate held by you ever suspended, restricted, or revoked or have you ever been censured or disciplined by any licensing or certifying organization?
Yes No If yes, please specify type of license of certificate, action taken, date, and reason for the action
Would you be able to attend a 6-to-8 week training academy? (Will be held one day a week in the evening.) Yes No If no, please explain
How many years have you been riding? How frequently do you ride? (daily, weekly, monthly, on vacations etc.) Please describe your riding in the last 6 months: (Include number of times per week/month, lessons/training, competitions etc.) Do you feel comfortable and in control at the walk, trot (both posting and sitting), and canter (with and without stirrups)? You will be tested on this. Yes No If no, please explain
Do you ride English or Western? What discipline(s) are you involved in? (reining, dressage, jumping, eventing, driving, racing, polo or trail riding) Do you take lessons? Yes No If yes, how often?
Do you compete?
Yes No If yes, please explain
Do you have experience with formation riding such as pas de deux, quadrilles, or drill teams?
Yes No If yes, please explain
Have you ever owned your own horse? Yes No
Do you groom and tack up your horse when you ride?
Yes No If no, please explain why
What other stable work do you do on a regular basis? Which of the following could you do with confidence? (These skills are not required; we just want to know if you have them.) Put on shipping boots Put on polo wraps Pull a mane Clip a bridle path Trim excess hair/whiskers on horse’s face/head Give an IM injection Clean a stall Lunge a horse Safely lead a horse onto and off of a trailer Call the veterinarian and describe an injury using the correct anatomical terms Reassemble a bridle that has been taken apart Please check all that apply.
Please list other skills you have (example: photography, working with children, writing, public relations etc.)
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