Provincial Auto Theft & Towing Team (PATT) Investigator - Internal

Brantford Police Service

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is an internal posting for sworn officers who hold the rank of First Class Constable to serve as a Provincial Auto Theft & Towing Team (PATT) investigator. The secondee will report to the West Region PATT (London/Windsor) with the duty location in London. The role involves travel throughout the Windsor to Brantford corridor and periodically to other parts of the province for extended periods. The secondee will be issued an unmarked OPP vehicle, laptop, cell phone, and other equipment, and may be required to keep these at their personal residence and report for duty from there. Participation in and successful completion of various training opportunities, including mobile surveillance and auto theft courses, is required. The purpose of the position is to address the increasing involvement of organized criminal networks in auto thefts and the tow industry across Ontario and Quebec, from a national, provincial, and interprovincial level. PATT is a joint forces operation unit under the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) of the OPP, supporting municipal police services and investigating auto theft and towing-related crimes from a serious and organized crime perspective. The focus is on intelligence-led enforcement and investigations into organized crime networks involved in the theft, storage, transportation, and resale/export of vehicles. The mandate includes identifying, disrupting, and dismantling these networks, utilizing intelligence, collaborating with Joint Forces Operation Partners, and serving as an expert resource for training.

Requirements

Sworn officers who hold the rank of First Class Constable.
A criminal investigation background.
Experience in drafting judicial authorizations.
Familiarization of major case management.
Familiar with the nature of organized crime investigations and the role of an investigator in joint forces operations.
Thorough understanding and good working knowledge of the pertinent legislation, organizational structure, Routine Orders, Policy and Procedures, and Adequacy Standards as it pertains to duties performed.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Case management skills.
Demonstrated time-management and organizational skills.
Computer literate in CAD, RMS, Niche, Presentations and Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to travel throughout the Province of Ontario and potentially other provinces for extended periods of time.
Ability to exercise good judgment and make good decisions.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to apply innovative strategies and be creative in problem-solving.
Flexible and tolerant of changing job duties.
Ability to observe, retain, and prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports and operate general office equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of comprehension and to handle the public with courtesy and authority.
Must be capable of handling multi-tasks and producing work under strict and definitive deadlines.
All other qualifications the position justifies.

Responsibilities

Conduct investigations relating to serious and organized crime specifically involving stolen vehicles and the towing industry.
Conduct interviews of suspects, witnesses and accused persons.
Collection, preservation, and analysis of evidence.
Drafting judicial authorizations.
Liaise with other police and enforcement agencies regarding serious and organized crime.
Develop operational and project plans including planning investigative steps, allocating resources, and implementing diary date controls.
Conduct surveillance and support under cover operations.
Collect and gather information relating to serious and organized crime by developing contacts with police agencies and non-police agencies.
Develop human and other confidential sources and submit source debrief and intelligence reports.
Provide testimony during court proceedings and attend lectures, conferences, and seminars.
Act as a resource for the Brantford Police Service as an expert in auto theft and towing related crimes and provide training and support to members.
Be familiar with the requirements listed in the MOU and ensure compliance.
Complete investigative and administrative reports on time as required.
Carry out duties in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Community Safety and Policing Act, S.O2019, and other lawful assignments.
Be accountable to supervision.
Perform such other duties as are lawfully assigned.