40040
Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services
- Express Entry skill level
- Yes
- Regulated in Québec
- Yes
- In demand in Manitoba
- No
Classification
Education, law, social & government services
4 › 40 › 400 › 4004
Definition
Commissioned police officers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate police force administration and police activities such as maintaining law and order and detecting and preventing crime. They are employed by municipal, provincial and federal governments. 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.
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- 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
- Coordinate and monitor budget and departmental resources.
Example job titles
- •chief superintendent
- •deputy police chief
- •harbour police chief
- •police chief
- •police lieutenant
- •police superintendent
- •railway police chief
- •Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) commissioner
Overview
Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services (NOC 40040) plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate the administration and operations of police forces and public protection services. These professionals are responsible for maintaining law and order, detecting and preventing crime, and supervising lower-ranking officers. They are employed by municipal, provincial, and federal governments, as well as specialized agencies such as harbor police, railway police, and military police.
Under the ESDC NOC 2021 classification, this occupation falls under TEER 0, indicating management-level roles. Key requirements typically include a university degree in social sciences, business administration, or law, combined with extensive experience as a police constable or non-commissioned officer. Because of its TEER 0 categorization, skilled workers in this occupation may be eligible for Canadian economic immigration programs, such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program under Express Entry and various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a regulated immigration professional for official guidance.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.