4311- Police officers (except commissioned)

Canada NOC: 
4311
Job Title: 

Police officers (except commissioned)

Job Description: 

Police officers protect the public, detect and prevent crime and perform other activities directed at maintaining law and order. They are employed by municipal and federal governments and some provincial and regional governments.

Main Duties: 

Police officers perform some or all of the following duties:


Patrol assigned areas to maintain public safety and order and to enforce laws and regulations
Investigate crimes and accidents, execute search warrants, secure evidence, interview witnesses, compile notes and reports and provide testimony in courts of law
Apprehend and arrest criminal suspects
Provide emergency assistance to victims of accidents, crimes and natural disasters
Participate in crime prevention, public information and safety programs
May supervise and co-ordinate the work of other police officers.

Employment Requirements: 

Completion of secondary school is required.
Completion of a college program or university degree in law and security or in the social sciences is usually required.
A three- to six-month police training program is required.
Physical agility, strength, fitness and vision requirements must be met, and psychological or other tests are also required.
Experience as a constable and the completion of specialized courses are required for detectives and sergeants.
Specialized training or certification may be required for certain areas of policing.

Additional Inormation: 

Progression to commissioned police officer positions is possible with additional training and experience.

Classified Elsewhere: 

By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers, n.e.c. (4423)
Commissioned police officers (0431)
Private detectives (in 6541 Security guards and related security service occupations)
Sheriffs and bailiffs (4421)

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Source Of Info: 

National Occupation Classification, (2011)

Statistics Canada and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada,

February 2012,

Catalogue no. 12-583-X