ATTLEBORO - The Attleboro Police Department is currently accepting applications for the volunteer position of auxiliary police officer.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, live in Attleboro or be Massachusetts residents residing within 15 miles of the city. In addition, they must not have a criminal felony record.

Applicants also must have a current Massachusetts drivers license, be in excellent health, have good moral character, be a high school graduate or hold a GED, and successfully complete a thorough background investigation and interview board.

Selected applicants, upon completion of the eight-month training program, must be available on weekends, and must attend monthly meetings and in-service training classes.

The Attleboro Auxiliary Police help out with traffic control at community events and parades, perform security patrols of municipal properties and may be called upon to assist during emergencies. Applications for the September 2008 academy may be obtained at the Attleboro Police Department Headquarters, 12 Union St. Completed applications must be returned to the Police Headquarters, Attention: Auxiliary Sgt. Gary Plante, by Aug. 16.