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Police Officers (Except Commissioned)  (NOC 6261)
Nord-du-Québec Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Police officers protect the public, detect and prevent crime and perform other activities directed at maintaining law and order. They are employed by municipal and federal governments, some provincial and regional governments and the armed forces. This unit group includes military police and railway police.

RCMP officer, community relations officer, constable, crime prevention constable, detective, harbour police officer, highway patrol officer, military police officer, police cadet, police diver, police officer, police sergeant, railway police officer.

Police officers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Patrol assigned areas to maintain public safety and order and to enforce laws and regulations
  • Investigate crimes and accidents, secure evidence, interview witnesses, compile notes and reports and provide testimony in courts of law
  • Arrest criminal suspects
  • Provide emergency assistance to victims of accidents, crimes and natural disasters
  • Participate in crime prevention, public information and safety programs
  • May supervise and co-ordinate the work of other police officers.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Chibougamau, Chapais, Lebel-sur-Quévillon, Matagami

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Outlook & Prospects for Police Officers (Except Commissioned) in Nord-du-Québec Region

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Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Police Officers (Except Commissioned) in Nord-du-Québec Region as well as in the rest of the Québec.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Nord-du-Québec Region N/A N/A
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