Job prospects Patrol Officer - Police in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Police officers (except commissioned) in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Police officers (except commissioned) (NOC 42100) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Job growth for this occupation depends mainly on demand for police services and government budget allocations for public safety. The majority of jobs in the field are with the municipal police services, but opportunities also exist in provincial, federal and First Nations police services. Job openings will arise mainly from the need to replace retiring officers and in regions with high-crime rate.

Here are some key facts about Police officers (except commissioned) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

• Approximately 580 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Police officers (except commissioned) mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 65%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 30%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology