Job prospects Police Officer in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Police officers (except commissioned) in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Police officers (except commissioned) (NOC 42100) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Candidates must be a graduate of a certified Canadian police training academy or equivalent, as defined under the New Brunswick Police Act.
• Candidates must be medically fit for duty and must also complete the Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation (PARE), which tests a person's ability to perform the physical demands of police work.
• Candidates must possess a valid unrestricted Class 5 New Brunswick driver's license or equivalent.
• Advancements in technology has impacted forensic analysis, surveillance, and data analysis for police officers. As such, individuals with strong technological skills will have better prospects when it come to analyzing cybercrimes and using policing tools.
• Opportunities will be greater in the province's larger urban centres of (Fredericton, Moncton and Saint John), as these areas are more densely populated.
• Opportunities will also be greater for those who are fluent in both official languages of New Brunswick.

Here are some key facts about Police officers (except commissioned) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Police officers (except commissioned) mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 51%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 42%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology