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NOC 42100: Police officers (except commissioned)

Official definition · Statistics Canada NOC 2021 v1.0 · statcan.gc.ca ↗

Police officers maintain order and enforce laws and regulations. They respond to emergency calls, patrol public areas, regulate traffic, control crowds, arrest offenders and build community relationships. They are employed by municipal and federal governments and some provincial and regional governments.

Median Pay$50/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 2Express Entry pool
Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws
Official Titles56 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 42100

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56 official aliases
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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.

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Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 42100

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Police officers (except commissioned) is categorized under TEER 2. Occupations in this tier typically require completion of a 2- to 3-year post-secondary diploma, apprenticeship training, or specialized technical certifications.

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

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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 42100.

Former NOC 43114-Digit Legacy
Police officers (except commissioned)
RC4.2 - Split off

4311 continues as 42100 and part split off to emerging item 41310

Former NOC 43134-Digit Legacy
Non-commissioned ranks of the Canadian Armed Forces
RC4.1 - Breakdown

4313 expires, part transferred to 42100 and part split off to emerging items 42102, 43204, 44200

Job Bank Open Data (2025/2026)

Regional Wages Across Canada

Legal Benchmark for LMIA

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 / TerritoryLow WageMedian WageHigh Wage
Canada (National Average)$32$50/hr$64.1
Newfoundland and Labrador$33.49/hr$48.08/hr$61.06/hr
Prince Edward Island$36.92/hr$52.88/hr$62.02/hr
Nova Scotia$33.65/hr$50/hr$66.35/hr
New Brunswick$36/hr$50/hr$59.62/hr
Quebec$28.57/hr$45.08/hr$64.29/hr
Ontario$32.21/hr$50.55/hr$64/hr
Manitoba$28.85/hr$51.3/hr$62.02/hr
Saskatchewan$35/hr$52/hr$65/hr
Alberta$34.62/hr$50/hr$59/hr
British Columbia$35/hr$54/hr$70.67/hr
Yukon$48.08/hr$53.92/hr$60.58/hr
Northwest Territories$37.75/hr$52.77/hr$67.06/hr
Nunavut$39.81/hr$56.47/hr$72.31/hr

🏙️Top Metropolitan Cities Wage Rates (ESDC 2025/2026)

Economic Region Benchmarks

Official ESDC prevailing median wages across major Canadian metropolitan regions. Crucial for LMIA prevailing wage compliance and local job offer evaluations.

Montréal
$46.12/hr
$31.8 - $56.16
Ottawa
$50.96/hr
$35 - $68
Toronto
$52.88/hr
$32.21 - $64.66
Calgary
$52/hr
$31 - $56
Edmonton
$50.48/hr
$36.5 - $61.07
Vancouver
$53.37/hr
$34.38 - $72

Employment Requirements

These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:

  • Completion of secondary school is required.
  • Completion of a college program in police technology is required in Québec and usually required in other provinces and territories.
  • 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.
  • Specialized training or certification may be required for certain areas of policing.

Official Job Titles for NOC 42100

56 Titles Listed

If your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:

community relations officer - policeconstablecrime prevention constableharbour police officerhighway patrol officerpolice cadetpolice officerpolice sergeantrailway police officerRoyal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officerbodyguard - policecanine-team member - policecommunity police officercommunity services officer - policecrime scene technician - policedesk officer - policediversity and race relations officer - policedivisional diving supervisor - policedog master - policeeducation relations officer - policingethnic relations officer - policeevidence technician - policeharbour police sergeantharbour policeman/womanheadquarters duty officer - policehighway patrolman/womanidentification officer - policemilitary policeman/woman - except commissionedmorality officer - policemotorcycle patrolman/woman - policemounted police constablemounted policeman/womanpatrol officer - policepeace officerplain-clothes officerpolice constablepolice corporalpolice diverpolice diver - salvagepoliceman/womanrailway guard - policerailway police constablerailway special agent - policerecruitment and training officer - policesafety patrol officer - policeschool liaison officer - policeschool safety officer - policescuba diver - policescuba-diving specialist - policesecret service officersecurity constable - policesecurity officer - policestaff sergeant - policestation duty officer - policestation officer - policetraffic patrol officer

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
  • Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services (See 40040 Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services)View NOC 40040
  • Police investigators and other investigative occupations (See 41310 Police investigators and other investigative occupations)View NOC 41310
  • Private detective (See 64410 Security guards and related security service occupations)View NOC 64410
  • Sheriffs and bailiffs (See 43200 Sheriffs and bailiffs)View NOC 43200

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 42100 (Police officers (except commissioned))

Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.

Yes. Because NOC 42100 is classified as TEER 2, it qualifies for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry.
For an LMIA work permit, your employer must offer at least the median wage of $50/hr (or the prevailing median rate in your specific Canadian province of employment).
Under Section 75(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), your employment reference letter must confirm you perform the actions in the lead statement and a substantial number (recommended at least 60%) of the official main duties listed above. You do not need to perform 100% of the duties.
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, Police officers (except commissioned) was categorized under NOC 4311 (Police officers (except commissioned)) and 4313 (Non-commissioned ranks of the Canadian Armed Forces). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 42100 under TEER 2.
According to official ESDC Job Bank benchmarks, the prevailing median rate for NOC 42100 is $46.12/hr in Montréal, $50.96/hr in Ottawa, $52.88/hr in Toronto, $52/hr in Calgary, $50.48/hr in Edmonton.
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Last verified: September 2026