Recruit Police Officer

Brandon Police Service

• More than one position may be filled*

P.O.P.A.T. will be hosted on: Thursday September 3, 2026.

Please apply with a cover letter and resume online.

Position Conditions: 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.

NOTE: In order to be invited into the competition process, your complete application must be received by the Brandon Police Service, prior to the competition closing date, and must contain all of the requested information. Incomplete packages will not advance without prior approval from the Competition Administrator.

Rate of Pay: $27.11 - $59.61 per hour (2025 Rates).

Closing Date: 11:59pm on August 7, 2026.

This competition will include testing and an interview.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Brandon Police Service is a progressive police agency serving the City of Brandon. Our focus on community policing provides our officers with numerous opportunities for professional growth and development.

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Submit your Cover Letter & Resume online at:

2. Complete the Employment Application Forms by clicking the following link: Appendix 3

3. Click the following link for the Checklist to ensure your application is complete: Checklist

4. Submit ALL required document by emailing them to ***email_hidden***, online, or by bringing it to the Brandon Police Service. Attention: Janet Reichert

The Handbook has been prepared to provide an outline of the application and competition process. It contains information that will answer many of your questions. Please read all of the information carefully before proceeding with your application submission.

If you have any questions, please contact the Brandon Police Service for clarification at the phone number below.

Complete competition details and forms are available in the Handbook which may be obtained:

• Click the following link: Applicant Handbook
• From the Brandon Police Service - 1020 Victoria Avenue Brandon, MB; or
• Phone View phone number on ca.workus.org or View phone number on ca.workus.org to have a copy mailed.

The Brandon Police Service is committed to working with our community to maintain peace and order through law enforcement, education, and partnerships.

The City of Brandon is committed to an inclusive, barrier free environment and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those advancing in the competition will be contacted. If contacted to participate in the process, please advise if you require an accommodation. If you are interested in finding out more about the City of Brandon job opportunities as soon as they are posted, please follow us on Facebook or X!