Job Summary
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 80 sworn members and 32 civilian personnel.
PATROL SECTION | SUPPORT SECTION | CRIME SECTION |
Patrol Platoon’s A- D
Police Service Dog Unit
Traffic/By-Law Enforcement
Tactical Response Unit
Crisis Negotiation Unit
Crime Stoppers
Crime Prevention
School Liaison
Community Policing | Court Unit
Training & Recruitment Unit
Organizational Development
Clerical Support Unit
Front Desk Attendants
ACC/Police Studies Program | Criminal Investigation Unit
Property Crime
Person Crime
Forensic Identification Unit
Crime Support Unit
Vice/Intelligence
Victim Services |
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 days 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.
