Commissioned Police Officers
(NOC 0431)
in All ManagementCommissioned police officers oversee police force administration and police activities like maintaining law and order and detecting and preventing crime. They work for municipal, provincial and federal governments. This group includes officers from the rank of staff sergeant to police commissioner. Commissioned officers in the railway police are also included in this group.
Job Outlook
Undetermined
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Compared to: All Management
This is not a large occupation in Nova Scotia so job opportunities may not be that frequent. With a large percent of workers being 55 years of age and older, retirements are expected to be a key contributor to employment opportunities over the coming years. Commissioned Police Officers most commonly work full-time hours.
Hourly Pay
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MedianN/A
MaximumAnnual Pay
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MinimumN/A
MedianN/A
MaximumCompared to: All Management
Hourly Pay
$16.70
Minimum$45.17
Median$58.17
MaximumAnnual Pay
$10,632
Minimum$55,002
Median$124,014
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Commissioned police officers oversee police force administration and police activities like maintaining law and order and detecting and preventing crime. They work for municipal, provincial and federal governments. This group includes officers from the rank of staff sergeant to police commissioner. Commissioned officers in the railway police are also included in this group.
Job duties
Commissioned police officers:
- Manage the activities of a police force or division of a police force.
- Develop and implement police force policies and procedures.
- Manage police investigations and make sure that procedures are done following laws and regulations.
- Evaluate the performance of subordinates and approve promotions, transfers and disciplinary actions.
- Coordinate and monitor budget and departmental resources.
Sample job titles
- chief superintendent
- deputy police chief
- harbour police chief
- police chief
- police lieutenant
- police superintendent
- railway police chief
- RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) commissioner
- staff inspector
Skills
You should be physically fit and in excellent health. Cultural sensitivity, patience, and mental stability are important. You must be resourceful, able to give and take orders, and able to make decisions quickly. Excellent communication, observation, and problem-solving skills are essential. You should also be able to communicate with and gain the respect of the public.
Job requirements
- High school.
- A university degree in the social sciences or in business administration.
- Several years of experience as a police officer.
Other considerations
None
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Management
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Southern
North Shore
Cape Breton
Halifax
Compared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Public administration
What is the age of Employment?
45-54
55-64
Compared to: All Management
45-54
35-44
55-64
25-34
65+
Top levels of education
College Diploma
N/ACompared to: All Management
Bachelor
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