Job prospects Duty Officer, Station - Police in the South Central Region

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

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

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 South Central 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

Limited

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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.

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

Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Police officers (except commissioned) mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 56%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 38%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology