Police officers (except commissioned)

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

• 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

• Participate in crime prevention, public information, safety and community relations programs

• Perform daily administrative tasks in support of law enforcement activities, such as maintaining equipment and information files

• May assist police investigators in criminal investigations.

• Completion of secondary school is required.

• Completion of a college program in police technology is required in Québec and usually required in other provinces and territories.

• A three- to six-month police training program is required.

• Progression to investigative positions is possible with additional training and experience.