Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services
Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate police force administration and police activities such as maintaining law and order and detecting and preventing crime. This unit group includes officers from the rank of staff sergeant to police commissioner. Commissioned officers in the railway police, deputy chief coroners, and deputy chief medical examiners are also included in this unit group.
Good
Market Demand
TEER 0
Skill Level
SK, QC, BC
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of a police force or division of a police force
- Develop and implement police force policies and procedures
- Oversee police investigations and ensure that procedures are conducted in accordance with laws and regulations
- Assess performance of subordinates and authorize promotions, transfers and disciplinary actions
- Co-ordinate and monitor budget and departmental resources.
Qualifications
- checkCompletion of secondary school is required.
- checkA university degree in the social sciences or in business administration is usually required.
- checkSeveral years of experience as a police officer are required.
Market Outlook by Province
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Good for commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services (NOC 40040) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services in Saskatchewan: Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services mainly work in the following sectors: Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 47%Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 41%Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 12% The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 78% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 22% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: n/a apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a bachelor's degree: 44% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 22% compared to 7% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
Quebec
The employment outlook will be Moderate for commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services (NOC 40040) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services in Quebec: Approximately 1,000 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services mainly work in the following sectors: Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 57%Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 35%Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8% 93% of commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services work all year, while 7% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 78% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 22% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 68% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 15% compared to 11% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
British Columbia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services (NOC 40040) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services in British Columbia: Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services mainly work in the following sectors: Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 56%Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 38%Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6% The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 59% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 41% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: 14% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 42% compared to 22% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 17% compared to 12% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
Immigration Pathways
TEER 0 occupations are senior management roles that qualify for Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
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1 active role · Laval, QC
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Coordinating
to align various activities, groups or individuals in order to ensure resources are used efficiently and efforts are integrated to address public safety concerns
Monitoring
to assess progress, identify areas for improvement and make necessary adjustments to enhance public protection services
Multitasking
to oversee various aspects of police force administration while simultaneously responding to emerging situations, managing teams and coordinating complex operations
Problem Identification
to quickly and accurately identify problems, such as emerging crime trends, operational inefficiencies or public safety issues
Leadership
to inspires and motivates officers, promoting a culture of accountability, integrity and commitment to community safety
Knowledge in Public Safety and Security
to understand advanced principles and methods of public safety to anticipate and respond to potential threats, ensure the safety of communities and adhere to best practices in crime prevention and response
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