National Occupational Classification, TEER 2
NOC 42100: Police officers (except commissioned)
Police officers maintain order and enforce laws and regulations. Below are the main duties, all 56 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 42100?
NOC 42100 is the code for police officers (except commissioned) in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include community relations officer - police, constable, crime prevention constable and harbour police officer. It is a TEER 2 occupation (usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role), 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 $50.00 an hour.
- NOC code
- 42100
- TEER
- 2: College diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years
- Broad category
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $50.00 an hour
Job titles under NOC 42100
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.
Main job titles
- community relations officer - police
- constable
- crime prevention constable
- harbour police officer
- highway patrol officer
- police cadet
- police officer
- police sergeant
- railway police officer
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer
All 56 job titles in the NOC index
bodyguard - police, canine-team member - police, community police officer, community relations officer - police, community services officer - police, constable, crime prevention constable, crime scene technician - police, desk officer - police, diversity and race relations officer - police, divisional diving supervisor - police, dog master - police, education relations officer - policing, ethnic relations officer - police, evidence technician - police, harbour police officer, harbour police sergeant, harbour policeman/woman, headquarters duty officer - police, highway patrol officer, highway patrolman/woman, identification officer - police, military policeman/woman - except commissioned, morality officer - police, motorcycle patrolman/woman - police, mounted police constable, mounted policeman/woman, patrol officer - police, peace officer, plain-clothes officer, police cadet, police constable, police corporal, police diver, police diver - salvage, police officer, police sergeant, policeman/woman, railway guard - police, railway police constable, railway police officer, railway special agent - police, recruitment and training officer - police, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer, safety patrol officer - police, school liaison officer - police, school safety officer - police, scuba diver - police, scuba-diving specialist - police, secret service officer, security constable - police, security officer - police, staff sergeant - police, station duty officer - police, station officer - police, traffic patrol officer.
Also included in this group
- crime scene technician - police
- police diver
Main duties of NOC 42100
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Respond to emergency calls and complaints, execute search warrants and arrest criminal suspects
- Patrol assigned areas on foot, horseback, bicycle and motorized vehicles to maintain public safety and order and to enforce laws and regulations
- Prepare reports to record incidents and patrol activities and to provide testimony in courts of law
- Provide emergency assistance to victims of accidents, crimes and natural disasters
- Monitor traffic to ensure motorists observe traffic regulations and test persons suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs
- Control crowds at public events and protests and monitor suspicious and violent behaviour
- Participate in crime prevention, public information, safety and community relations programs
- Perform daily administrative tasks in support of law enforcement activities, such as maintaining equipment and information files
- May assist police investigators in criminal investigations.
Employment requirements
- 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.
Additional information
- Progression to investigative positions is possible with additional training and experience.
Is NOC 42100 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 2 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 42100 |
|---|---|
| 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 42100 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 | $32.00 | $50.00 | $64.10 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $33.49 | $48.08 | $61.06 |
| Prince Edward Island | $36.92 | $52.88 | $62.02 |
| Nova Scotia | $33.65 | $50.00 | $66.35 |
| New Brunswick | $36.00 | $50.00 | $59.62 |
| Quebec | $28.57 | $45.08 | $64.29 |
| Ontario | $32.21 | $50.55 | $64.00 |
| Manitoba | $28.85 | $51.30 | $62.02 |
| Saskatchewan | $35.00 | $52.00 | $65.00 |
| Alberta | $34.62 | $50.00 | $59.00 |
| British Columbia | $35.00 | $54.00 | $70.67 |
| Yukon | $48.08 | $53.92 | $60.58 |
| Northwest Territories | $37.75 | $52.77 | $67.06 |
| Nunavut | $39.81 | $56.47 | $72.31 |
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 42100 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 42100 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.
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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 community relations officer - police?
NOC 42100, Police officers (except commissioned), a TEER 2 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 42100?
TEER 2. Usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 42100 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 2 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 42100 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 42100 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $50.00 an hour, with most wages between $32.00 and $64.10. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 42100 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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