Police officers (except commissioned)
Police officers maintain order and enforce laws and regulations. They respond to emergency calls, patrol public areas, regulate traffic, control crowds, arrest offenders and build community relationships.
Very good
Market Demand
TEER 2
Skill Level
YK, MB, NS
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Respond to emergency calls and complaints, execute search warrants and arrest criminal suspects
- Patrol assigned areas on foot, horseback, bicycle and motorized vehicles to maintain public safety and order and to enforce laws and regulations
- Prepare reports to record incidents and patrol activities and to provide testimony in courts of law
- Provide emergency assistance to victims of accidents, crimes and natural disasters
- Monitor traffic to ensure motorists observe traffic regulations and test persons suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs
- Control crowds at public events and protests and monitor suspicious and violent behaviour
- Participate in crime prevention, public information, safety and community relations programs
- Perform daily administrative tasks in support of law enforcement activities, such as maintaining equipment and information files
- May assist police investigators in criminal investigations
Qualifications
- checkCompletion of secondary school is required.
- checkCompletion of a college program in police technology is required in Québec and usually required in other provinces and territories.
- checkA three- to six-month police training program is required.
- checkPhysical agility, strength, fitness and vision requirements must be met, and psychological or other tests are also required.
- checkSpecialized training or certification may be required for certain areas of policing.
Market Outlook by Province
Yukon
The employment outlook will be Very good for police officers (except commissioned) (NOC 42100) in Yukon for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Job growth for this occupation depends mainly on demand for police services and government budget allocations for public safety.The majority of jobs in this field are with federal police services, but limited opportunities also exist in First Nations police services.The Yukon’s Budget 2025-26 included funding for eight new RCMP officers and one additional public service worker.The crime rate per 100,000 people in the Yukon was the third highest in Canada in 2024, increasing demand for this occupation (Statistics Canada, 2025).Here are some key facts about police officers (except commissioned) in Yukon: Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Police officers (except commissioned) mainly work in the following sectors: Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): more than 95% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 93% compared to 84% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 7% compared to 16% for all occupations77% of police officers (except commissioned) work all year, while 23% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 77% compared to 49% for all occupations Women: 23% compared to 51% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 27% compared to 25% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 20% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 33% compared to 19% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 11% for all occupations
Very good
Outlook
Manitoba
The employment outlook will be Good for police officers (except commissioned) (NOC 42100) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Demand for this occupation is influence by population growth, provincial and municipal budgets, and crime patterns including the volume and nature of calls for service.Several communities in the province have struggled to recruit new police officers to fill vacancies and address shortages. Winnipeg has experienced a significant increase in some types of crime and is exploring recruitment outside of the province.Key trends include artificial intelligence (AI), data and predictive analytics, digital forensics, community-oriented approaches, cybersecurity, and mobile technology tools such as body-worn cameras and real-time data.Here are some key facts about police officers (except commissioned) in Manitoba: Approximately 3,400 people work in this occupation. Police officers (except commissioned) mainly work in the following sectors: Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 56%Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 41% 89% of police officers (except commissioned) work all year, while 11% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 83% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 17% compared to 47% 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: 32% compared to 31% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 28% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Good for police officers (except commissioned) (NOC 42100) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.As with most public-sector employment, budgetary restrictions may limit overall employment growth, though stronger rates of population growth in recent years have prompted some population centres to fund a larger number of positions. This is a large occupational group overall so positions will arise through normal retirements and attrition. There have been reports of growing difficulty filling vacancies with both the RCMP and municipal police forces in the province. Here are some key facts about police officers (except commissioned) in Nova Scotia: Approximately 1,950 people work in this occupation. Police officers (except commissioned) mainly work in the following sectors: Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 55%Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 43% 86% of police officers (except commissioned) work all year, while 14% 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 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 79% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 21% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 15% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 22% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 35% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
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TEER 2 occupations require college education or apprenticeship training and qualify for Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
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Negotiating and Persuading
to de-escalate conflicts and negotiate with individuals to resolve disputes or manage volatile situations
Social Perceptiveness
to build effective relationships with the community, assess situations accurately and interact appropriately with diverse individuals
Perceptual Speed
to quickly identify and react to changes in their environment to spot potential threats or hazards during patrols or emergencies
Rate Control and Reaction Time
to make split-second decisions and react to dynamic situations, such as driving at high speeds, chasing suspects or emergencies
Stress Tolerance
to remain effective and make sound decisions under pressure, including confrontations or emergency scenarios
Knowledge in Public Safety and Security
to understand procedures that ensure public safety, including responding to emergency situations while complying with safety regulations, crowd control and de-escalation tactics
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