Brandon A. Rose is running for Mayor of Jackson Township. He has been a resident of Jackson for the past 16 years and grew up around the Jersey shore area. After graduating high school, he attended Trenton State College (now The College of New Jersey), graduating with a degree in Law & Justice.

He first worked as a director in the dining services industry before starting a 26-year career in law enforcement with the New Jersey Division of Parole. Before retiring in 2023 Brandon obtained the rank of Captain, responsible for overseeing multiple district offices throughout the state.

Brandon is also a graduate of the West Point Command and Leadership Program sponsored through the NJ Chief’s of Police Association and is designated as a Certified Public Manager by the State of NJ / Fairleigh Dickinson University CPM program.

Highlights of Brandon’s professional career include:

Serving on the Division’s Employee Veterans and Military Affairs Committee

Serving as the Chair of the Evidenced Based Practices Committee

Regularly coordinating reentry efforts with faith-based and charitable organizations, governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, and the business community.

Working collaboratively with many municipal, county, state and federal agencies in numerous law enforcement operations.

Proud union member. Former Vice President of the New Jersey Superior Officers Association (NJSOA) and current Vice President of the New Jersey Law Enforcement Commanding Officers Association (NJLECOA).

Working with both the NJSOA and NJLECOA negotiating multiple collective bargaining agreements with the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations.

Brandon hopes to put his extensive educational and professional background to work for the people of Jackson Township as the next Mayor.