Police sergeant NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for police sergeant.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for police sergeant is 42100 (Police officers (except commissioned)), a TEER 2 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
42100
TEER 2 · skilled
High-wage
Level 2
+40 work · 70 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 42100 covers
Police officers maintain order and enforce laws and regulations. They respond to emergency calls, patrol public areas, regulate traffic, control crowds, arrest offenders and build community relationships. They are employed by municipal and federal governments and some provincial and regional governments.
| Unit group | 42100 — Police officers (except commissioned) |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 2 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory roles |
| Broad category | Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Respond to emergency calls and complaints, execute search warrants and arrest criminal suspects
- Patrol assigned areas on foot, horseback, bicycle and motorized vehicles to maintain public safety and order and to enforce laws and regulations
- Prepare reports to record incidents and patrol activities and to provide testimony in courts of law
- Provide emergency assistance to victims of accidents, crimes and natural disasters
- Monitor traffic to ensure motorists observe traffic regulations and test persons suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs
- Control crowds at public events and protests and monitor suspicious and violent behaviour
To use NOC 42100 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 42100 →
Other job titles under NOC 42100
- Constable
- Crime prevention constable
- Harbour police officer
- Highway patrol officer
- Police cadet
- Police officer
- Community relations officer - police
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 42100, one of these may fit better:
- Deputy police chief — NOC 40040 (Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services, TEER 0)
- Harbour police chief — NOC 40040 (Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services, TEER 0)
- Police chief — NOC 40040 (Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services, TEER 0)
- Police investigator — NOC 41310 (Police investigators and other investigative occupations, TEER 1)
- Police lieutenant — NOC 40040 (Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services, TEER 0)
- Police superintendent — NOC 40040 (Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services, TEER 0)
- Railway police chief — 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 sergeant?+
In NOC 2021, "police sergeant" is an example title in unit group 42100 — Police officers (except commissioned). It is a TEER 2 occupation in the "Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services" broad category.
Is police sergeant eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 42100 is TEER 2, 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 sergeant get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 42100 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 sergeant get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 42100 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 sergeant 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 42100. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.