Recruitment Information

The Brandon Police Service promotes community spirit under the progressive leadership of the Police Service Executive. The Brandon Police Service serves a multi-cultural community with a staff of over 85 sworn members and over 35 civilian personnel.

Employees are represented by the Brandon Police Association. The Association negotiates a collective agreement with the City on behalf of its members. The agreement sets out salaries, benefits, and working conditions.

Position Summary

Officers begin their law enforcement career with Brandon Police Service in the Patrol Section. The Patrol Section is comprised of four (4) Platoons.The Patrol Section works a 12 hour shift consisting of 2 days, 2 nights and 4 days off. Platoon members are in uniform and responsible to respond to calls for service on a 24 hour day, 7 day a week basis. During their shift, they patrol, for the most part, in a single person marked patrol unit. In general, a Platoon member will maintain peace and good order, protect lives and property, and prevent and detect crime. While meeting the emerging needs of the community, they will deal with traffic problems, investigate hazardous/suspicious circumstances, provide crime prevention advice, and be a visible police presence.