The following requirements must be met to qualify for membership in the Police Auxiliary Program:

• Must hold a Non Immigrant ‘B’ or ‘O’ Visa.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Must pass a thorough criminal background check, the extent to be determined by the Phuket Tourist Police Department.
• Must have near fluency in the Thai language and/or any other language.
• Obliged, from time to time, to submit to urine/drug testing.
• Must have high moral and ethical standards.
• Must be willing to comply with all applicable Phuket Tourist Police Department policies and procedures.
• Must have a strong desire and commitment to serve the Phuket Tourist community and its citizens.
• Never have been convicted of a felony crime or other offences as determined by the Phuket Tourist Police Department.
• Possess a current and valid Thai driver’s license or obtain a license within one year of appointment.

Application Process

The application process for the Phuket Tourist Police Department Auxiliary  Program is as follows:

• Completion of an initial application.
• Application review by Auxiliary Program Co-ordinator or designee.
• Completion of comprehensive background packet.
• Background investigation.
• The background investigation will be co-ordinated by the Police Auxiliary Program Co-ordinator and will include at a minimum: a criminal history clearance, personal references and employment history.
• Interview with the Police Auxiliary Program Co-ordinator or designee and an interview board selected by the Program Co-ordinator