Job prospects Security Constable - Police in the Northeast Region

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

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29^th, 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 Northeast 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

Good

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new 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 Northeast region:

Approximately 1,380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Police officers (except commissioned) mainly work in the following sectors:
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 56%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 42%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology