There are many citizens who wish to experience police work through active involvement. The Barrie Police Auxiliary Unit offers opportunities to citizens to become an integral part of the police organization in a volunteer capacity.

Consideration for appointment to the Barrie Police Auxiliary Unit is restricted to those who live in Barrie and the surrounding area.

Auxiliary members are selected on the basis of their ability to complete the training program and their availability for service throughout the year. We demand that each Auxiliary member be available for a minimum of 12 hours each month, and that he or she attend regular in-service training sessions.

Initial training consists of classroom instruction, physical restraining methods, and firearms familiarization. Although Auxiliary members are not issued firearms, they must be capable of handling them, in unusual or critical circumstances.

Auxiliary police officers may be used at parades, Police Week displays, other events promoting crime prevention, or as observers on regular police patrols. Specifically, Auxiliary members are prominent at Remembrance Day celebrations and the annual Santa Claus parade.

The Auxiliary team is an integral part of the Barrie Police Service. Each year, members of that team provide the citizens of Barrie with more than 4,000 volunteer hours of work. Their efforts contribute to the good quality of life in our municipality.

For additional information regarding the program, please send an e-mail message to the attention of the Recruiting Unit at recruiting@police.barrie.on.ca

Application Forms

The application forms are available on-line. Please fill in the attached forms:

1. Civilian Application
2. Authorization for Release of Information

Submit both forms with a cover letter and resume to the attention of the Barrie Police Service Recruiting Unit.

Application packages for all positions are kept for a six month period and may be directed to:

recruiting@police.barrie.on.ca

or

Barrie Police Service,
29 Sperling Drive
Barrie, Ontario
L4M 6K9
Attn:  Recruiting Unit

Click here for recruitment and qualifications for the Barrie Police Service Auxiliary unit