NOC 41310 — Police investigators and other investigative occupations

TEER 1 · Professional (university degree) · Eligible for Express Entry (CEC and FSWP)

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.

Main duties

Police investigators and other investigative occupations

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
Obtain search warrants, conduct searches and arrest suspects
May conduct investigation on online networks and computer systems to detect cyber crimes or to recover data
May supervise and coordinate the work of police officers.

Coroners and medical examiners

Conduct death investigations to determine the identity of the deceased, date and location of death, medical cause of death, and manner of death
Order or perform autopsies and other medical tests
Consult with and request assistance from law enforcement, physicians, and family
Issue death certificates, including assigning cause and manner of death
Identify and educate the public on dangerous practices or conditions that may lead to death
May testify or produce evidence in proceedings about observations made during investigations
May supervisor and coordinator work of other employees.

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