Job Posting: Drug & Firearm Enforcement Unit Investigator
Posting Type: Internal
Posting date: October 9, 2025
Closing date: October 17, 2025
We invite online applications from our sworn members for one (1) position as a Drug & Firearm Enforcement Unit Investigator.
PURPOSE OF POSITION
Under the direction of the NCO i/c Drug & Firearm Enforcement Unit, will increase community safety and wellbeing by conducting investigations, arresting offenders and preparing cases for court in relation to drug and gang activity, property crime, firearm offences, and other incidents as assigned.
Shall, in the performance of duties, respect and protect human dignity and maintain and uphold the human rights of all persons.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Work in partnership with the Criminal Intelligence Unit and Community Patrol Section to identify and dismantle criminal networks having an impact on the community
Conduct investigations, arrest offenders and prepare cases for court in relation to criminal offences, and other incidents as assigned
Support members from the Community Patrol Section through partnerships and training opportunities
Follow up on complex investigations, including those associated with property crime, drug trafficking, gang activity, and weapon possession
Assist members of the Criminal Investigation Section with investigations into serious violent crime
Cultivate and handle confidential informants in accordance with Brantford Police Service policy
Operate a covert police vehicle and conduct mobile and static surveillance
Identify at risk youth and participate in the education and mentorship of such individuals
Attend relevant training opportunities
Work as part of a team in relation to investigations
Flexibility in transitioning to directed enforcement in uniform as assigned, with an aim to deter, disrupt, and suppress criminal activities
Research, prepare and present reports pertaining to specific Service-related issues
Be accountable to supervision
Carry out duties in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019
Thorough understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, Policy & Procedures as it pertains to duties performed
The ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and statutory holidays
Perform other duties required of a sworn Police Officer as assigned
NOTE: The duties listed are not set forth for the purpose of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed under the position title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.
Knowledge
Working knowledge of all pertinent legislation and all related in-house investigative policy and procedures
Working knowledge of criminal investigative procedures related to Major Case Management and the Criminal Investigations Management and Procedures Plan
Working knowledge of the organizational structure, routine orders, policy and procedures, CALEA and practices within the service as it pertains to duties performed
Skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Case-management skills
Investigative and interviewing skills
Demonstrated time-management and organizational skills
Computer literate in C.A.D., RMS, Niche, electronic notebooks, Confidential Informant Management System (CIMS), Microsoft Word
Abilities
Ability to exercise good judgment and make good decisions
Ability to apply innovative strategies and be creative in problem solving
Ability to cultivate informants
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, produce work under strict and definitive deadlines
All other qualifications that the position justifies
Interested applicants are invited to complete an Internal Position Application Form and submit it electronically no later than Friday, October 17, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Please click on the link below to upload the application with your resume/cover letter:
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Personal information submitted will be used only for the purposes of this competition in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act. The Brantford Police Service invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally under-represented in employment who may contribute to further diversification of our Service.