National Occupational Classification, TEER 3
NOC 43200: Sheriffs and bailiffs
Sheriffs execute and enforce court orders, warrants and writs, participate in seizure and sale of property and perform courtroom and other related duties. Below are the main duties, all 17 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 43200?
NOC 43200 is the code for sheriffs and bailiffs in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include bailiff, deputy sheriff, sheriff and sheriff's bailiff. It is a TEER 3 occupation (usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training), 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 $33.65 an hour.
- NOC code
- 43200
- TEER
- 3: College diploma, apprenticeship under 2 years or 6+ months of training
- Broad category
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $33.65 an hour
Job titles under NOC 43200
Sheriffs execute and enforce court orders, warrants and writs, participate in seizure and sale of property and perform courtroom and other related duties. Bailiffs serve legal orders and documents, seize or repossess properties, evict tenants and perform other related activities. Sheriffs and bailiffs must usually complete a training program offered by the province to work in the provincial courts. They are employed by federal, provincial, territorial and municipal courts, and bailiffs may be employed as officers of the court or in private service as agents for creditors.
Main job titles
- bailiff
- deputy sheriff
- sheriff
- sheriff's bailiff
- sheriff's officer
All 17 job titles in the NOC index
automobile repossessor, bailiff, car repossessor, chief deputy sheriff, chief sheriff, court bailiff, court enforcement officer, deputy sheriff, district sheriff, private bailiff, process server, sheriff, sheriff's bailiff, sheriff's officer, special constable, sub-sheriff, writ server - bailiff.
Main duties of NOC 43200
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Serve statements of claims, summonses, warrants, jury summonses, orders to pay spousal support, and other court orders
- Serve writs of execution by seizing and selling property and distributing the proceeds according to court decisions
- Locate property and make seizures and removals under various acts of Parliament
- Provide courthouse security for judges and perimeter security for the courthouse
- Escort prisoners to and from courts and correctional institutions
- Prepare comprehensive reports and affidavits and maintain records
- Attend court, escort witnesses and assist in maintaining order
- Ensure security support services for sequestered juries
- Issue warrants for imprisonment, arrest or apprehension.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- A college diploma or bachelor's degree in legal studies is usually required.
- Sheriffs require experience as a deputy sheriff or bailiff and/or in custodial/escort or security work.
- Bailiffs usually require some work experience related to law enforcement as well as knowledge of relevant statutes and laws.
- Mandatory provincial training may be required.
- Membership in the provincial regulatory body is mandatory in Quebec.
Additional information
- Progression to supervisory positions is possible with additional experience and in-house training.
- Sheriffs and bailiffs may also serve as court officers (14.103), depending on the location and size of the courthouse.
Is NOC 43200 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 3 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 43200 |
|---|---|
| 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 43200 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 | $21.63 | $33.65 | $42.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $27.08 | $30.48 | $40.38 |
| Nova Scotia | $26.70 | $32.42 | $41.50 |
| New Brunswick | $23.30 | $26.77 | $32.53 |
| Quebec | $22.87 | $28.92 | $39.92 |
| Ontario | $29.47 | $37.73 | $50.62 |
| Manitoba | $21.63 | $30.47 | $35.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $23.90 | $31.47 | $43.49 |
| Alberta | $29.18 | $35.17 | $41.63 |
| British Columbia | $28.45 | $34.98 | $43.02 |
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 43200 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 43200 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 bailiff?
NOC 43200, Sheriffs and bailiffs, a TEER 3 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 43200?
TEER 3. Usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 43200 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 3 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 43200 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 43200 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $33.65 an hour, with most wages between $21.63 and $42.00. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 43200 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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