They may supervise and co-ordinate the work of other police officers. These rates are among the lowest for technical, paraprofessional and skilled occupations and for occupations in sales and service. These earnings are among the highest for technical, paraprofessional and skilled occupations and for occupations in sales and service. Employment in these occupations is not very sensitive to overall economic conditions and not seasonal. People in this group must meet physical agility, strength, fitness and vision requirements.
Most recent entrants have a community college diploma or another postsecondary diploma or degree.
Police detectives and sergeants must have previous experience as constables. With additional training and experience, police constables may progress to commissioned police officer positions. Current labour market conditions for new entrants in this occupation are good. Labour market conditions for new entrants will remain good through 2001. Continuing cutbacks in the public sector may decrease demand for police officers.