Job prospects Community Services Officer - Police in the Southwest Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Police officers (except commissioned)" in the Southwest Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Police officers (except commissioned) in the Southwest Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Police officers (except commissioned) (NOC 42100) in the Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Police officers (except commissioned) in the Southwest region:

  • Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Police officers (except commissioned) mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 54%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 46%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Police officers (except commissioned) across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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