Deputy police chief NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for deputy police chief.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for deputy police chief is 40040 (Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services), a TEER 0 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's a high-wage occupation (Level 1): +70 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 100 for a job offer.
NOC code
40040
TEER 0 · skilled
High-wage
Level 1
+70 work · 100 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 40040 covers
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.
| Unit group | 40040 — Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 0 — management occupations |
| Broad category | Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services |
Main duties to compare with yours
- 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.
To use NOC 40040 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 40040 →
Other job titles under NOC 40040
- Chief superintendent
- Harbour police chief
- Police chief
- Police lieutenant
- Police superintendent
- Railway police chief
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) commissioner
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 40040, one of these may fit better:
- Assistant deputy minister — NOC 00011 (Senior government managers and officials, TEER 0)
- Deputy fire chief — NOC 40041 (Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers, TEER 0)
- Deputy minister — NOC 00011 (Senior government managers and officials, TEER 0)
- Deputy sheriff — NOC 43200 (Sheriffs and bailiffs, TEER 3)
- Harbour police officer — NOC 42100 (Police officers (except commissioned), TEER 2)
- Police cadet — NOC 42100 (Police officers (except commissioned), TEER 2)
- Police investigator — NOC 41310 (Police investigators and other investigative occupations, TEER 1)
- Police officer — NOC 42100 (Police officers (except commissioned), TEER 2)
Calculate your CRS score → · All job titles A–Z · High-wage list
Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for deputy police chief?+
In NOC 2021, "deputy police chief" is an example title in unit group 40040 — Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services. It is a TEER 0 occupation in the "Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services" broad category.
Is deputy police chief eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 40040 is TEER 0, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does deputy police chief get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 40040 is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 1. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work adds 70 CRS points, or a valid job offer is worth 100 (whichever is higher).
Can a deputy police chief get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 40040 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says deputy police chief but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 40040. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.