NOC 40040: Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services
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.
Official Main Duties for NOC 40040
Select the duties you perform in your actual job. Under IRCC guidelines, you must perform at least 60% of these duties for a successful work permit or PR reference letter.
Your employer reference letter must confirm you performed the main actions described in the duties above. Avoid copying words directly from the NOC description — officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.
Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 40040
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services is categorized under TEER 0. Occupations in this tier typically require a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate) or substantial managerial tenure.
Express Entry Alignment
Qualifies directly for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry. Work experience must be full-time (or equivalent part-time) and continuous for at least one year.
Target Category Status
Currently evaluated under standard General and CEC invitation rounds, or targeted through provincial in-demand lists such as Ontario (OINP), British Columbia (BC PNP), or Alberta (AAIP).
NOC 2016 to NOC 2021 Transition & Equivalency
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, this occupation was mapped under the following 4-digit code(s). When preparing your Express Entry profile or work reference letters, you must use the new 5-digit code NOC 40040.
0431 continues as 40040 and part split off to emerging item 41310
Regional Wages Across Canada
Under Canadian immigration law, an employer hiring you under an LMIA must pay you at least the median wage listed below for your province.
| Province / Territory | Low Wage | Median Wage | High Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (National Average) | $51.28 | $68.75/hr | $93.75 |
| New Brunswick → | $39.65/hr | $59.51/hr | $79.54/hr |
| Quebec → | $55.29/hr | $68.75/hr | $80/hr |
| Ontario → | $47.93/hr | $73.13/hr | $101.27/hr |
| Manitoba → | $36.53/hr | $72.66/hr | $98.39/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $40.31/hr | $62.49/hr | $82.59/hr |
| Alberta → | $47.55/hr | $66.14/hr | $94.52/hr |
| British Columbia → | $43.18/hr | $68.08/hr | $104.51/hr |
🏙️Top Metropolitan Cities Wage Rates (ESDC 2025/2026)
Economic Region BenchmarksOfficial ESDC prevailing median wages across major Canadian metropolitan regions. Crucial for LMIA prevailing wage compliance and local job offer evaluations.
Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- A university degree in the social sciences or in business administration is usually required.
- Several years of experience as a police officer is required.
Official Job Titles for NOC 40040
39 Titles ListedIf your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:
Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)
Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:
- By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers (See 43202 By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers)View NOC 43202→
- Police investigators and other investigative occupations (See 41310 Police investigators and other investigative occupations)View NOC 41310→
- Police officers (except commissioned) (See 42100 Police officers (except commissioned))View NOC 42100→
- Sheriffs and bailiffs (See 43200 Sheriffs and bailiffs)View NOC 43200→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 40040 (Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
Check Your Express Entry Score & Latest Cutoffs
Calculate your exact Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score for NOC 40040, explore your TEER 0 immigration pathways, and check recent draw cutoffs.