41310

Police investigators and other investigative occupations

TEER 1 — Usually require a university degree

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: Yes
In demand in Manitoba: Yes

Classification

Education, law, social & government services

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Definition

Police investigators and professionals in related investigative occupations follow leads and investigate circumstances relating to crimes committed and obtain information to prevent crimes. They plan and coordinate investigations, collect evidence, interview suspects, victims, witnesses and other stakeholders, conduct surveillance and testify in court. They are employed by municipal, provincial and federal governments. This unit group includes coroners and medical examiners.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Police investigators
Interviews persons in connection with criminal incidents, including victims, witnesses and suspects
Exchange information and coordinate activities with other law enforcements agencies
Prepare investigation reports and testify in courts concerning criminal investigations
Search and collect physical evidence from crimes scenes, such as fingerprints, and attend autopsies
Perform surveillance by using investigative technologies
Obtain search warrants, conduct searches and arrest suspects
May conduct investigation on online networks and computer systems to detect cyber crimes or to recover data.
May supervise and coordinate the work of police officers.
Coroners and medical examiners
Conduct death investigations to determine the identity of the deceased, date and location of death, medical cause of death, and manner of death
Order or perform autopsies and other medical tests
Consult with and request assistance from law enforcement, physicians, and family
Issue death certificates, including assigning cause and manner of death
Identify and educate the public on dangerous practices or conditions that may lead to death
May testify or produce evidence in proceedings about observations made during investigations
May supervisor and coordinator work of other employees.

Example job titles

•detective - police
•detective sergeant - police
•drug investigator - police
•police investigator

Overview

NOC 41310, classified under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021, encompasses police investigators and other investigative occupations. This TEER 1 category includes professionals who investigate crimes, accidents, and other incidents to gather evidence, interview witnesses, and apprehend suspects. These individuals are primarily employed by municipal, provincial, and federal governments, as well as coroner's offices and medical examiners' offices across Canada.

To qualify under NOC 41310, candidates must typically meet strict Canadian employment requirements. These general requirements include the completion of secondary school, graduation from a police academy or specialized training program, and several years of experience as a uniformed police officer. Because this occupation is classified as TEER 1, experienced foreign professionals in this field may be eligible to apply for Canadian permanent residency through immigration programs such as the Express Entry Federal Skilled Worker Program and various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).

Disclaimer: This information is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional immigration advice. For official and updated guidelines, please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC).

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.