NOC 42100: Police officers (except commissioned)
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.
Official Main Duties for NOC 42100
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 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
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.
4311 continues as 42100 and part split off to emerging item 41310
4313 expires, part transferred to 42100 and part split off to emerging items 42102, 43204, 44200
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) | $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 |
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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 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→
- 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.
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