Chief of Police

BRANDON POLICE SERVICE

The Brandon Police Service (BPS) is the primary law enforcement agency serving the city of Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. It is responsible for maintaining public safety, enforcing laws, and providing various community policing services to the residents of Brandon. The BPS operates under the direction of the Brandon Police Board, which is comprised of members appointed by the municipal government. The Chief of Police oversees the day-to-day operations of the department and works closely with other law enforcement agencies at local, provincial, and federal levels to address crime and ensure public safety. The BPS employs sworn police officers, civilian staff, and volunteers who work together to fulfill the department's mission of serving and protecting the community. Officers undergo rigorous training to handle various situations, including emergency response, investigations, and community engagement. In addition to its core duties of crime prevention and law enforcement, the Brandon Police Service is actively involved in community outreach programs, youth initiatives, and crime prevention strategies aimed at building trust and collaboration with the residents of Brandon.

The Brandon Police Service is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all citizens and visitors, while also fostering positive relationships with the community it serves.

ABOUT THE CHIEF OF POLICE

The Chief of Police provides strategic direction and leadership to the Brandon Police Service (BPS) and ensures the seamless delivery of services to the community. This position is also responsible for maintenance of social order by preservation of peace, a holistic approach to community wellness, the prevention of crime and the apprehension of criminals and offenders. The role includes fiscal management while fostering a culture of professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement. This position will lead the development of a renewed vision and strategic direction including methods to evaluate its success.

KEY LEADERSHIP ACCOUNTABILITIES

Planning & Service Delivery

• Ensure efficient operations of the BPS through planning, organizing, directing and controlling of resources, including crime suppression, bylaw enforcement, and alternative service delivery programs, among others
• Maintain effective relationships with various levels of government
• Engage with government officials, community stakeholders, Indigenous leaders and services organizations to advocate for resources, legislative changes, and policies that enhance public safety
• Ensures the BPS is providing services in keeping with the City’s vision and provides guidance in developing and maintaining plans and policies for the continued delivery of services, in accordance with local, provincial, and federal laws and regulations
• Develops short and long term goals with objectives for the Service and ensures employees have the necessary understanding, skills, training, and resources to achieve the objectives
• Implements plans for managing growth and ensures promotional and developmental opportunities for the BPS are pursued
• Establishes efficient work systems and procedures to meet the objectives of the Service

Leadership and Employee Development

• Supports an environment that encourages creative thinking and innovation; stimulates others to learn, and inspires others to perform to their highest potential
• Manages appropriate succession and training plans and ensures employees are sufficiently developed to perform their duties
• Influences and inspires others to achieve goals and objectives
• Builds and maintains positive and healthy relationships
• Leads others in adapting to innovative work environments and ensures awareness on BPS initiatives, decisions, committees, policies, etc. is communicated
• Promotes and guides others to understand delivery of effective services and achievement of objectives and their interrelationship
• Promotes harmonious employee relations while guiding and coaching employees, supervisors, and other managers
• Endorses employee wellness initiatives to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Demonstrates a commitment to the organization by actively participating in committees, programs, and organizational initiatives

Management and Administration

• Interprets legislation, regulations, by-laws, policies, etc. as they relate to the services and employees
• Ensures maintenance of and compliance with policies and procedures including administrative policies, collective agreements, safety procedures, government regulations, City bylaws, etc.
• Develops and ensures maintenance of capital and operating budgets and resource requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate for the Chief of Police position should possess a university degree, with a preference for a master’s degree, in criminal justice or a related field. Alternatively, candidates with a combination of experience and professional training in Management, Human Relations, and/or Social Sciences are also considered. Additionally, candidates should have graduated from the Canadian Police College or a Recognized Training Facility in advanced Police Administration and Executive Development, or possess an equivalent qualification.

Candidates should have a proven track record in managing for efficiency and effectiveness to bring about change in a municipal and unionized environment. A minimum of 20 years of progressively responsible experience within a Police Service is expected, with at least five (5) years in a progressive leadership position. Candidates should be familiar with the processes involved in reporting to a Police Board or Commission, and possess experience in dealing with the media as well as working with government structures. A valid and subsisting Class 4 Province of Manitoba driver's license is a requirement.

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