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Jobs in Law Enforcement in Canada


There are not many careers that are as gratifying and fulfilling as those in service to the public. Law enforcement careers are included in this group. A career in law enforcement is perfect for you if you are committed to serving your community, protecting its citizens, and maintaining law and order.
 
One thing to consider is how many different careers are available in law enforcement in Canada. There is something for practically anyone who is service-minded. And another thing to consider is how to begin a law enforcement career and why it is a good fit for you.
 
If you have ever wondered about a future career in law enforcement, read along to see the type of law enforcement careers available in Canada so that you can choose the best job for you.
 

Law Enforcement Career Possibilities

Most people think law enforcement simply means policing, but many different jobs are encompassed under the heading of law enforcement.
 
These careers include: With vast career choices, you can choose to keep law and order on the front lines of cities and communities like a police officer or keep premises and people safe like a security guard. If behind the scenes work is more your calling, a dispatcher job might be more appropriate. A correctional officer keeps criminals behind bars and works to rehabilitate them, and Canadian Forces members defend and support Canada on a global stage.
 
Whatever law enforcement career calls to you, each one is a way to give back to a community and help with public safety in a job that is as rewarding as it is challenging.

Security Guards

A career that focuses more on the private side of law enforcement is a security guard.
 
As a security guard, you will be responsible for guarding against theft or vandalism, maintaining order, access control, and making sure that rules are followed on business grounds and at events like concerts or festivals.
 
A security guard role is a great way to gain experience in law enforcement before applying for police jobs, but it is also a lucrative and rewarding career in itself.

Canadian Border Services Agency Career

As a Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) officer, your role is to allow law-abiding residents of Canada (and eligible citizens of the world) to cross the border without issue. Goods like plants and animals are also included in the CBSA 'free flow' mandate.
 
CBSA officers help to ensure national security and public safety are upheld. They can detain people who threaten Canadian safety or security and remove people deemed inadmissible for terrorist or criminal reasons.
 
CBSA officers are situated at land borders with the US, airports, harbour ports of entry, railway sites, Federal Courts, mail and other immigration or duty stations in Canada, among different roles.

A Dispatcher Career

Emergency service or 911 dispatchers have the role of using telecommunication equipment to send police, ambulance, or fire services to attend to an emergency.
 
If you are inclined to give back to your community but would rather stay behind the scenes, a 911 dispatcher career is perfect for you.

A Career in Policing

A career in policing means you are on the streets and roads (and sometimes water), ensuring that law and order are maintained, preventing crime, and providing protection to the citizens of a city or community.
 
Within policing, you may assume different roles with experience and promotions. Opportunities exist in community relations, media relations, canine operations, and more.

Water Patrol

Some police forces have officers who are trained in water patrolling and recovery. In specially designed watercraft, the police patrol the oceans, rivers, lakes, and harbours of Canada, looking for alcohol violations, preventing crimes, and stopping reckless behaviour. Also, they work closely with the Canadian Border Services to identify and stop smuggling on certain waterways.
 
A more grim part of the job is to conduct search and rescue or recovery operations.

Court Officer

Court officers are specially appointed police officers tasked with protecting and controlling people who need to attend court hearings. They are also responsible for keeping a courtroom safe from any dangers and maintaining order if things go awry.
 
A court officer may be responsible for the person attending court's transportation and may have even further responsibilities, depending on the court case.

Special Constable

Special constables are used in some police services as non-patrol officers with a specific duty to a city or community. They are granted some or all of the powers of a police officer. For instance, these duties can include: Special Constables are often granted less authority than other police and are unarmed. For this reason, they rely on police officers for further enforcement of laws.
 
In Canada, there are several types of policing jobs available. You may also apply to city, community, provincial or territorial police, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

A Career as a Correctional Officer

Once the police have done the job of arresting criminals and collecting the evidence to convict, the task of keeping criminals away from the general public falls onto correctional officers.
 
As a correctional officer in Canada, you may work in a correctional facility at the provincial or federal level or as a probation officer.
 
A correctional officer keeps the public safe from criminals. They are also responsible for maintaining inmate safety in jails or prisons. In addition to this, some responsibilities range from rehabilitation that will ensure a safe transition to the outside world to escorting inmates to appointments at local hospitals for medical help and everything in between.

A Career in the Canadian Forces

If serving Canada is something you are called to do, a Canadian Forces (CAF) career might be for you.
 
There are dozens of jobs in the CAF that you might wish to choose from, from logistics to support to police. A military police member or MP has many roles in the CAF. If this is the preferred role that you also qualified for, you may find yourself:
 

A Municipal By-Law Enforcement Career

By-law Enforcement Officers are sometimes also Property Standards Officers. Their job is to investigate, administer and enforce the by-laws of a municipality, township or region, and any provincial statutes.
 
Many times the reason for an investigation by a By-law Officer is due to complaints from citizens. There are many different things that a citizen can call a By-law Officer to do, such as: When applying for a career as a By-Law Officer, certification as a Property Standards Officer can be considered an asset.

Conservation Officer Career

Conservation officers are employees of the ministry that deals with nature and forests in Canada. In Ontario, a Conservation officer works for the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
 
This career is ideal for someone passionate about wildlife conservation and natural resources and who loves being outdoors. The job frequently requires speaking engagements, whether it is to inform about safety or conservation practices, such as: A Conservation officer also enforces natural resources laws, including the investigation and prosecution of offenders under provincial and federal laws. A Conservation officer also has the power to inspect any fish or game and firearms or ammunition, buildings, vehicles, boats or aircraft. They can seize anything that has been suspected of being used in an offence and arrest suspected offenders.

Law Enforcement Careers in Canada

There are vastly different law enforcement jobs for Canadian citizens or those permitted to work in Canada, and one may be perfect for you.
 
You will need to pass a variety of prerequisites and stipulations to be hired, and each career has its own set of qualifying tests to be taken. To be successful in whichever law enforcement career you choose, Police Test Tutor has information to help you prepare.
 
From the CritiCall Dispatch Test online preparation to help you study for the dispatcher exam, Provincial Corrections exam preparation, OACP Certificate and Sigma SSPO Practice to prepare for the police exam Ontario, and more. Police Test Tutor even offers interview coaching to help you with any anxieties you might have surrounding interviews and prepare you for facing law enforcement interviews.
 
When you are ready to apply for positions in law enforcement, Police Test Tutor also offers resume writing that will help you get an advantage over other candidates. Well-written, masterfully crafted, and pleasing to read, a resume and cover letter from Police Test Tutor will help you get over the first hurdle in your steps to your law enforcement career.
 
Police Test Tutor will deliver the preparation and practice to help you on your way to a rewarding and lucrative career in law enforcement.