Overview
Commissioned police officers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate police force administration and police activities such as maintaining law and order and detecting and preventing crime. They are employed by municipal, provincial and federal governments. This unit group includes officers from the rank of staff sergeant to police commissioner. Commissioned officers in the railway police, deputy chief coroners, and deputy chief medical examiners are also included in this unit group.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of a police force or division of a police force
Develop and implement police force policies and procedures
Oversee police investigations and ensure that procedures are conducted in accordance with laws and regulations
Assess performance of subordinates and authorize promotions, transfers and disciplinary actions
Coordinate and monitor budget and departmental resources.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
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$124,573
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Job openings
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Strong job outlook
British Columbia
64expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Completion of secondary school is required.
A university degree in the social sciences or in business administration is usually required.
Several years of experience as a police officer is required.
Additional information
Depending on provincial and territorial legislation, deputy chief coroners and deputy chief medical examiners may act as or be appointed to the position of chief coroner and chief medical examiner in their absence.
Certification requirements
Work Experience
Work experience required
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