Police investigator NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for police investigator.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for police investigator is 41310 (Police investigators and other investigative occupations), a TEER 1 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's a high-wage occupation (Level 2): +40 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 70 for a job offer.
NOC code
41310
TEER 1 · skilled
High-wage
Level 2
+40 work · 70 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 41310 covers
Police investigators and professionals in related investigative occupations follow leads and investigate circumstances relating to crimes committed and obtain information to prevent crimes. They plan and coordinate investigations, collect evidence, interview suspects, victims, witnesses and other stakeholders, conduct surveillance and testify in court. They are employed by municipal, provincial and federal governments. This unit group includes coroners and medical examiners.
| Unit group | 41310 — Police investigators and other investigative occupations |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 1 — usually requires a university degree |
| Broad category | Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Police investigators
- Interviews persons in connection with criminal incidents, including victims, witnesses and suspects
- Exchange information and coordinate activities with other law enforcements agencies
- Prepare investigation reports and testify in courts concerning criminal investigations
- Search and collect physical evidence from crimes scenes, such as fingerprints, and attend autopsies
- Perform surveillance by using investigative technologies
To use NOC 41310 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 41310 →
Other job titles under NOC 41310
- Detective - police
- Detective sergeant - police
- Drug investigator - police
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 41310, one of these may fit better:
- Alarm investigator — NOC 64410 (Security guards and related security service occupations, TEER 4)
- Deputy police chief — NOC 40040 (Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services, TEER 0)
- Financial investigator — NOC 11109 (Other financial officers, TEER 1)
- Harbour police chief — NOC 40040 (Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services, TEER 0)
- Harbour police officer — NOC 42100 (Police officers (except commissioned), TEER 2)
- Police cadet — NOC 42100 (Police officers (except commissioned), TEER 2)
- Police chief — NOC 40040 (Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services, TEER 0)
- Police lieutenant — NOC 40040 (Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services, TEER 0)
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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 police investigator?+
In NOC 2021, "police investigator" is an example title in unit group 41310 — Police investigators and other investigative occupations. It is a TEER 1 occupation in the "Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services" broad category.
Is police investigator eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 41310 is TEER 1, 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 police investigator get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 41310 is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 2. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work adds 40 CRS points, or a valid job offer is worth 70 (whichever is higher).
Can a police investigator get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 41310 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 police investigator 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 41310. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.