Job prospects Secret Service Officer in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

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 Lower Mainland–Southwest 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
A moderate number of 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

Approximately 7,570 people work in this occupation.
Police officers (except commissioned) mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 63%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 33%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology