female Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer on horseback wearing the traditional red uniform and brown hat

Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services

(NOC 40040)
High opportunity occupation High opportunity occupation
Annual Earnings
$124,573
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
Management
Job Openings
(2024-2034)
130

Career Overview

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
  • Work for municipal, provincial and federal governments
  • 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 group

 

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

Duties

Commissioned police officers perform 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
  • Create and carry out police force policies and procedures
  • Oversee police investigations and ensure that procedures are carried out 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

 

Special Duties

Depending on provincial and territorial legislation, deputy chief coroners and deputy chief medical examiners may act as or be appointed to the position of chief coroner and chief medical examiner in their absence

Earnings

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Annual Earnings

$124,573

Provincial Hourly Rate

HighNot available
Median$59.73/hr
LowNot available
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2024 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

160

% Employed Full Time

100%
Source: 2021 Census

Work in this occupation is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office.

Career Pathways

Career path information is currently not available.

Occupational Interests

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Education, Training and Skills

  • Completion of secondary school is required
  • University degree in the social sciences or in business administration may be required
  • Several years of experience as a police officer are required

 

Education programs in B.C.

The following program areas are related to this occupation:

  • Business Administration/Management/Commerce
  • Criminal Justice/Criminology
  • Anthropology
  • Economics (Arts)
  • Geography (Arts)
  • History
  • Political Science/Studies
  • Psychology (Arts)
  • Sociology
  • Geography/Earth Sciences Related
  • Economics (Science)
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Skills

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Here, you will find the 10 most relevant workplace skills. Some are more important to achieving success in a certain career than others. These skills may come naturally to you or you may need to gain them through education, training and experience.

See the list of work-related skills below, ranked in order of importance for this career. Check out the list and see if this career matches your skills—take that first step!

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

76%
Monitoring

Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

75%
Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

75%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

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Employment

160
Source: 2021 Census

Employment by Region

Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Employment % Employment of this Occupation
Cariboo 10 6.1%
Kootenay 10 6.1%
Mainland/Southwest 95 57.6%
North Coast and Nechako 0 0.0%
Northeast 0 0.0%
Thompson-Okanagan 0 0.0%
Vancouver Island/Coast 40 24.2%
Source: 2021 Census

Labour Market Outlook

The B.C. Labour Market Outlook is a 10-year forecast of the expected supply and demand for labour in the province. It’s usually updated every year. The purpose is to provide British Columbians with the knowledge to make informed decisions on careers, skills training, education and hiring.

Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)

130
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Forecasted Job Openings

Forecasted Employment Growth Rate

Composition of Job Openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)

Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo Not available Not available
Kootenay Not available Not available
Mainland/Southwest 100 1.8%
North Coast and Nechako Not available Not available
Northeast Not available Not available
Thompson-Okanagan Not available Not available
Vancouver Island/Coast 40 1.3%
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Industry Highlights

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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2024-2034)
Public Administration130
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

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