Police Officers

(NOC 4311)
+30.65%
 

Requirement


  • Completion of secondary school is required.
  • Completion of a college program or university degree in law and security or in the social sciences is usually required.
  • A three- to six-month police training program is required.
  • Physical agility, strength, fitness and vision requirements must be met, and psychological or other tests are also required.
  • Experience as a constable and the completion of specialized courses are required for detectives and sergeants.
  • Specialized training or certification may be required for certain areas of policing.

Degrees Associated with This Career

Certificate
Diploma
Bachelor

Useful Experience/Skills

Patrol assigned areas to maintain public safety and order and to enforce laws and regulations
Arrest criminal suspects
Provide emergency assistance to victims of accidents, crimes and natural disasters
Participate in crime prevention, public information and safety programs
Investigate crimes and accidents, secure evidence, interview witnesses, compile notes and reports and provide testimony in courts of law

Useful Secondary School Subjects

Sciences
Social Studies
Physical Education
English
Computer-related courses

Trent University
Peterborough, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Forensic Science - Specialization in Law & Policing (B.Sc.F.S.) Bachelor
Forensics and Arts - Specialization in Law & Policing (B.A.) Bachelor; Honours
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Durham College
Oshawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Police Foundations Diploma; University Transfer
Police Foundations (Fast-Track) Diploma; University Transfer
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Brock University
St. Catharines, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice Bachelor; Honours
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Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Bachelor of Public Safety - Pathway for Police Foundations Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Police Foundations Diploma; Online
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Centennial College
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Police Foundations Diploma
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Modified on January 26, 2022