National Occupational Classification, TEER 0
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. Below are the main duties, all 39 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 40040?
NOC 40040 is the code for commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include chief superintendent, deputy police chief, harbour police chief and police chief. It is a TEER 0 occupation (management occupations), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $68.75 an hour.
- NOC code
- 40040
- TEER
- 0: Management
- Broad category
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $68.75 an hour
Job titles under NOC 40040
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.
Main 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
All 39 job titles in the NOC index
anti-gambling section inspector - police, assistant chief inspector - police, assistant deputy police chief, assistant police commissioner, chief detective - police, chief inspector - police, chief of police, chief superintendent, commanding officer - police, deputy chief coroner, deputy chief medical examiner, deputy chief of police, deputy police chief, detective inspector - police, district police chief, drug squad inspector - police, firearms section inspector - police, harbour police chief, headquarters chief inspector - police, headquarters police inspector, investigative inspector - police, military police officer - commissioned, police captain, police chief, police chief - regional operations, police force inspector, police inspector, police lieutenant, police staff inspector, police superintendent, precious metals theft inspector - police, railway police chief, railway police supervisor, regional coroner, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) commissioner, staff superintendent - police, superintendent - police, traffic inspector - police, traffic superintendent - police.
Also included in this group
- deputy chief coroner
- deputy chief medical examiner
Main duties of NOC 40040
This group performs 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
- Develop and implement police force policies and procedures
- Oversee police investigations and ensure that procedures are conducted in accordance with laws and regulations
- Assess performance of subordinates and authorize promotions, transfers and disciplinary actions
- Coordinate and monitor budget and departmental resources.
Employment requirements
- 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.
Additional information
- 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.
Is NOC 40040 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 0 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 40040 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | Not a listed trade |
| Occupation category draws (2026) | Not on any occupation list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 40040 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $51.28 | $68.75 | $93.75 |
| New Brunswick | $39.65 | $59.51 | $79.54 |
| Quebec | $55.29 | $68.75 | $80.00 |
| Ontario | $47.93 | $73.13 | $101.27 |
| Manitoba | $36.53 | $72.66 | $98.39 |
| Saskatchewan | $40.31 | $62.49 | $82.59 |
| Alberta | $47.55 | $66.14 | $94.52 |
| British Columbia | $43.18 | $68.08 | $104.51 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 40040 duties on your resume
Canadian resumes do not list NOC codes. Employers read your job titles, what you did and what came of it. The NOC duties are still a useful checklist: if you did these tasks, say so in your own words and add the numbers that prove it.
For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 40040 as you write.
- Start each bullet with a strong verb and end it with a result: how many, how often, how fast.
- Use the job title your employer used, even if the NOC title is different.
- Keep immigration details such as your NOC code and permit type off the resume.
Turn my duties into a resume Free to start, no card.
Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for a chief superintendent?
NOC 40040, Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services, a TEER 0 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 40040?
TEER 0. Management occupations. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 40040 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 0 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.
Is NOC 40040 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.
How much does NOC 40040 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $68.75 an hour, with most wages between $51.28 and $93.75. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 40040 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
Your duties fit. Now show employers.
CVMaple turns the work you did into a Canadian resume: the right format, strong bullets and the keywords Canadian applicant tracking systems look for.
More on NOC codes and Canadian resumes
- NOC Code Finder: Describe your duties and get your NOC 2021 code, TEER and Express Entry eligibility. Free.
- NOC Codes Canada: Full List: All 516 NOC 2021 codes with their TEER, duties and wages.
- TEER Categories Explained: What TEER 0 to 5 means, which count for Express Entry, and every job in each one.
- Express Entry Category Draws: NOC Codes: Every NOC code on the 2026 healthcare, STEM, trades, education and other lists.
- Canadian Resume Examples by Job: Real examples for cashiers, caregivers, trades, tech, students and more.
- Newcomer Resume Guide: Turn international experience into a resume Canadian employers understand.