Detective Constable - Prolific Offender Team

Surrey Police Service (SPS) is Surrey’s new municipal police agency. On November 29, 2024, SPS became the police of jurisdiction, and assumed responsibility and command for policing and law enforcement in Surrey. SPS is working to redefine policing with innovative new approaches and community-based solutions. It’s an exciting time as SPS continues to expand our team with talented people who want to help shape the future of policing in Surrey. To date we have hired over 615 police officers and 500 civilian support staff. As we continue to hire exceptional individuals, SPS will grow to be one of the largest independent police services in Canada. Since day one, SPS has been intentional about building a culture that is inclusive, respectful and supportive, with a strong focus on employee wellness and career development.

JOB OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Sergeant of the Prolific Offender Team, the Detective Constable conducts complex investigations targeting prolific and high-impact offenders involved in serial property crime, drug offences, violence, and related criminal activity.

The Detective Constable works within an intelligence-led enforcement framework to identify, monitor, and disrupt repeat offending behaviour that significantly impacts community safety. Investigations may involve property offences, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act offences, robbery, weapons-related offences, extortions, and elements of organized crime.

The role requires strong investigative skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage dynamic enforcement operations while ensuring compliance with legislation, policy, and disclosure obligations.

Detective Constables are required to meet and maintain the highest professional standards required of their role, by conducting themselves in a manner reflective of the SPS Motto, Mission, Vision and Core Values. They have a strong work ethic and are committed to a community-based policing model that looks beyond immediate issues and searches for realistic longer-term answers to complex community and social issues and emerging risks and trends, specific to the Prolific Offender Team.

Members will be required to be available for on call work.

·         Manage and co-ordinate the gathering of evidence related to serial property crime offences or persons crimes which involve violence, threats, or the use of weapons.

·         Conduct interviews with victims, witnesses, and suspects.

·         Process offenders and ensure their attendance in court by means of arrest, summons, appearance notice or an undertaking. 

·         Prepare all documentation, evidence and reports necessary for charge approval and prosecution.

·         Prepare and justify a full range of judicial authorizations including Search Warrants, Production Orders, Tracking Warrants, and in some cases, Part VI OPC Authorizations.

·         Prepare Operational Plans.

·         Work with Undercover Operators as part of a surveillance and/or security detail.

·         Manage crime scenes and have a sound working knowledge of relevant policies and procedures and of the range of forensic science services available.

·         Conduct surveillance to gather evidence and/or conduct arrests.

·         Execute Search Warrants to gather evidence and/or conduct arrests.

·         Assist in educational presentations to the public.

·         Oversee the Repeat Violent Offending Intervention Initiative (REVOII), Chronic Property Offending Intervention Initiative (CPOII), High Risk Offender Program, and Bait Car Program.

Mandatory Qualifications 

·         Experience authoring judicial authorizations.

·         Experience submitting Reports to Crown Counsel (RTCC).

·         Experience conducting interviews.

Preferred Qualifications

·         Experience in a plain-clothes investigative unit

·         Experience conducting property crime or robbery investigations.

·         Experience preparing and executing operational plans.

·         Experience conducting surveillance.

·         Experience in file coordination and disclosure.

·         Experience with confidential informant handling.

·         Surveillance Course (or equivalent).

·         Investigation Courses such as MCIT Course, Org Crime Course, or Drug Course.

·         Interviewing Course (or equivalent).

·         Search Warrant Drafting Course (or equivalent).

·         Confidential Informant Handling Course (or equivalent).

·         File Coordination Course (or equivalent).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

·         Successful applicant must obtain and maintain the required level of security clearance.

·         Successful applicant must provide proof of qualifications.

·         Successful applicant must be fully operational and fit for duty. This includes the following abilities and requirements:

o   Licensed and able to operate a police vehicle and attend calls for service.

o   Qualified and able to use issued force options as and when required (i.e. baton, OC, firearm).

o   Trained and able to engage the public in a variety of circumstances, including physical contact if required.

o   Able to wear protective equipment, including body armour.

o   Be available to be on call as required to support operations.

Please note:

Substantive Corporals who are hired as Constables with SPS will be paid at 115% of SPS’s First Class Constable rate*, providing they have at least eight years of policing service. They must pass the Sergeant exam and complete SPS Sergeant training modules to qualify as an Acting Sergeant and to be eligible for promotion.

* SPS and SPU are currently negotiating a new Collective Agreement and wage information will change once completed.

OUR VALUES

Values of Honour, Integrity, Respect, Courage, Compassion, and Inclusiveness guide how we serve Surrey residents, engage with the community we serve, and work with each other to keep the community safe. These values are the foundation of our commitment to delivering excellence in policing service to Surrey citizens.