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Sheriff

Sheriffs ensure the safety and security of people, highways, and provincial buildings.

Also Known As

Bailiff, Commercial Vehicle Inspector, Officer (Communications / Fish and Wildlife / Peace / Traffic), Sheriff (Law Courts / Legislature / Surveillance)

NOC Codes

In Canada, the federal government groups and organizes occupations based on a National Occupational Classification (NOC) system. This alis occupation may not reflect the entire NOC group it is part of. Data for the NOC group can apply across multiple occupations.

The NOC system is updated every 5 years to reflect changes in the labour market. Government forms and labour market data may group and refer to an occupation differently, depending on the system used.

Here is how this occupation has been classified over time.

2006 NOC

  • 6261: Police Officers (Except Commissioned)
  • 6461: Sheriffs and Bailiffs
  • 6651: Security Guards and Related Occupations

2006 NOC-S

  • G611: Police Officers (Except Commissioned)
  • G621: Sheriffs and Bailiffs
  • G631: Security Guards and Related Occupations

2011 NOC

  • 4311: Police officers (except commissioned)
  • 4421: Sheriffs and bailiffs
  • 6541: Security guards and related security service occupations

2016 NOC

  • 4311: Police officers (except commissioned)
  • 4421: Sheriffs and bailiffs
  • 6541: Security guards and related security service occupations

2021 NOC

  • 42100: Police officers (except commissioned)
  • 43200: Sheriffs and bailiffs
  • 64410: Security guards and related security service occupations

2023 OaSIS

  • 42100.00: Police officers (except commissioned)
  • 43200.00: Sheriffs and bailiffs
  • 64410.01: Security guards
Duties
Updated Mar 31, 2019

Sheriffs ensure the safety and security of people, highways, and provincial government property such as courthouses and museums. Duties can vary widely. They work in close cooperation with other law enforcement agencies and policing partners. In Alberta, there are different types of sheriffs:

  • Communications officers
  • Law courts sheriffs and legislature sheriffs
  • Surveillance sheriffs
  • Traffic sheriffs
  • Fish and wildlife officers

Communications Officers

Communications officers maintain the safety and security of designated government buildings from a 24-hour security control room. They also ensure that fellow sheriffs in the field remain safe while they work. Communications officers:

  • Track the activities and locations of sheriffs across the province
  • Monitor local and off-site security equipment
  • Respond to alarms, such as those in the Edmonton Law Courts and the Lieutenant-Governor’s residence
  • Coordinate communication between emergency and non-emergency organizations with sheriffs that are responding to situations
  • Perform background checks and other research that help sheriffs decide on actions to take
  • Ensure all sheriffs have consistent and up-to-date information
  • Share information with other law enforcement, public safety, and correctional agencies

Law Courts Sheriffs and Legislature Sheriffs

Law courts sheriffs maintain safety and security in Alberta’s provincial courthouses. Legislature sheriffs provide this service for the Alberta Legislature. Both types of sheriffs also work with law enforcement agencies to provide security during major public events.

Law courts sheriffs help law enforcement agencies move children in the care of the courts. They also handle the transport of inmates. These sheriffs:

  • Transport offenders to and from court facilities
  • Help with prisoner transfers between correctional facilities, federal institutions, and police and RCMP lockups
  • Transport prisoners from other provinces to attend court in Alberta
  • Transport individuals who are wanted in Alberta back to the province

Surveillance Sheriffs

Surveillance sheriffs help law enforcement agencies gather evidence for investigations. They:

  • Investigate properties suspected of being used for illegal activity
  • Use different surveillance techniques to investigate persons of interest
  • Identify, document, collect, and process physical evidence

Traffic Sheriffs

Traffic sheriffs ensure provincial highways stay safe for motorists. They:

  • Patrol provincial highways
  • Enforce traffic safety
  • Help RCMP conduct impaired-driving investigations at check stops
  • Investigate property damage collisions
  • Inspect commercial vehicles and their loads for safety and mechanical fitness
  • Explain regulations, requirements, legislation, standards, and codes to commercial vehicle carriers and drivers to ensure compliance
  • Deliver awareness and educational presentations
  • Arrest people with outstanding warrants who are identified during a traffic stop
  • Work with local law enforcement and other government agencies on traffic safety issues

Fish and Wildlife Officer

To learn more about this type of sheriff, visit the Fish and Wildlife Officer profile.

Working Conditions
Updated Mar 31, 2019
  • Strength Required Lift over 20 kg

Sheriffs generally work a standard 38.75-hour workweek. Some specialized units work longer shifts. Sheriffs need to provide security and other services year-round, 24 hours per day. Because of this, they often work weekend, holiday, and night shifts. The exception is law courts sheriffs, who only work weekends or holidays in rare instances.

Sheriffs work both indoors and outdoors in all kinds of weather. They may need to stand or walk for hours at a time, or ride in a vehicle for a full shift. At times, they must use force and may need to lift heavy items.

Sheriffs work in stressful, emotional, and sometimes dangerous situations. For example, they may need to execute arrest warrants of violent law breakers.

Work Personalities

In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2023 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.

How This Occupation Compares to Your Work Personalities

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This Occupation’s Work Personalities

Your Work Personalities

Quick Guide

Alis work personalities are based on Holland’s theory. It identifies 6 personality types: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional. People with similar personalities and interests will tend to pursue similar careers. They are likely to create work environments that are favourable to their type.

Most people will identify with 2 or 3 dominant personalities. If the occupation’s personalities match your more dominant types, this occupation is more likely to be satisfying and rewarding to you.

This Occupation’s Work Personalities lists the personalities most likely to be found in that occupation. They are listed in order of importance, with 1 as the most important.

Your Work Personalities shows where the occupation’s personalities rank within your test results. Rank 1 is your most dominant type and 6 is your least dominant.

Learn about work personalities

How This Occupation Compares to Your Work Personalities

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Fit Guide
An occupation can be a great, good, fair, weak, or poor fit for you.
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Conventional
This occupation
You
E
Enterprising
R
Realistic
This occupation
You

This Occupation’s Work Personalities

Your Work Personalities

Quick Guide

Alis work personalities are based on Holland’s theory. It identifies 6 personality types: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional. People with similar personalities and interests will tend to pursue similar careers. They are likely to create work environments that are favourable to their type.

Most people will identify with 2 or 3 dominant personalities. If the occupation’s personalities match your more dominant types, this occupation is more likely to be satisfying and rewarding to you.

This Occupation’s Work Personalities lists the personalities most likely to be found in that occupation. They are listed in order of importance, with 1 as the most important.

Your Work Personalities shows where the occupation’s personalities rank within your test results. Rank 1 is your most dominant type and 6 is your least dominant.

Learn about work personalities

How This Occupation Compares to Your Work Personalities

Fit
Fit Guide
An occupation can be a great, good, fair, weak, or poor fit for you.
R
Realistic
This occupation
You
C
Conventional
E
Enterprising
This occupation
You

This Occupation’s Work Personalities

Your Work Personalities

Quick Guide

Alis work personalities are based on Holland’s theory. It identifies 6 personality types: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional. People with similar personalities and interests will tend to pursue similar careers. They are likely to create work environments that are favourable to their type.

Most people will identify with 2 or 3 dominant personalities. If the occupation’s personalities match your more dominant types, this occupation is more likely to be satisfying and rewarding to you.

This Occupation’s Work Personalities lists the personalities most likely to be found in that occupation. They are listed in order of importance, with 1 as the most important.

Your Work Personalities shows where the occupation’s personalities rank within your test results. Rank 1 is your most dominant type and 6 is your least dominant.

Learn about work personalities

Abilities

In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2023 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.

Police officers (except commissioned)
2023 OaSIS: 42100.00

How This Occupation Compares to Your Abilities

The graph below shows how well your scores match the overall abilities for this occupation.

The closer your ability scores are to the center, the more they match this occupation’s. The further away they are, the less they match this occupation’s.

The lower your ability scores are compared to the occupation’s, the more challenging the occupation will likely be for you. The higher your ability scores are compared to the occupation’s, the less challenging the occupation will likely be for you.

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Typical ability expectations for this NOC group
Your abilities

Abilities Sets

The 49 abilities are grouped into 5 abilities sets: Critical Thinking, Numbers and Patterns, Physical Activity, Mind-Body Coordination, and Senses.

Some abilities are more relevant to an occupation than other abilities. Individual abilities that are not relevant to an occupation are greyed out.

Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking includes 9 abilities related to identifying and solving problems, thinking of ideas, and communication, such as speaking and writing.

This is how well your scores match the set of Critical Thinking abilities for this occupation:

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Your abilities

Numbers and Patterns

Numbers and Patterns includes 10 abilities related to math, memorizing, and multitasking. It also includes how we perceive patterns, shapes, and distances.

This is how well your scores match the set of Numbers and Patterns abilities for this occupation:

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Physical Activity

Physical Activity includes 9 abilities related to strength, balance, flexibility, coordination, and endurance. 

This is how well your scores match the set of Physical Activity abilities for this occupation:

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Mind-Body Coordination

Mind-Body Coordination includes 9 abilities related to movement control and how we react to signals. It also includes fine motor skills, such finger and hand dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

This is how well your scores match the set of Mind-Body Coordination abilities for this occupation:

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Senses

Senses includes 12 abilities related to seeing, hearing, and speaking. 

This is how well your scores match the set of Senses abilities for this occupation:

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Your abilities

Quick Guide

The abilities or aptitudes shown for this NOC group come from the Occupational and Skills Information System (OaSIS).

The abilities scores range from 1 to 5, with 5 being stronger.

Occupations use different combinations and levels of these abilities. The Abilities Quiz helps you learn more about your ability levels and which occupations match your strengths.

If you have completed the Abilities Quiz, you can compare the occupation’s ability expectations to your own ability scores. Your scores may be lower than, a match to, or higher than the occupation’s expected abilities.

Learn about abilities

Sheriffs and bailiffs
2023 OaSIS: 43200.00

How This Occupation Compares to Your Abilities

The graph below shows how well your scores match the overall abilities for this occupation.

The closer your ability scores are to the center, the more they match this occupation’s. The further away they are, the less they match this occupation’s.

The lower your ability scores are compared to the occupation’s, the more challenging the occupation will likely be for you. The higher your ability scores are compared to the occupation’s, the less challenging the occupation will likely be for you.

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a match
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Typical ability expectations for this NOC group
Your abilities

Abilities Sets

The 49 abilities are grouped into 5 abilities sets: Critical Thinking, Numbers and Patterns, Physical Activity, Mind-Body Coordination, and Senses.

Some abilities are more relevant to an occupation than other abilities. Individual abilities that are not relevant to an occupation are greyed out.

Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking includes 9 abilities related to identifying and solving problems, thinking of ideas, and communication, such as speaking and writing.

This is how well your scores match the set of Critical Thinking abilities for this occupation:

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Typical ability expectations for this NOC group
Your abilities

Numbers and Patterns

Numbers and Patterns includes 10 abilities related to math, memorizing, and multitasking. It also includes how we perceive patterns, shapes, and distances.

This is how well your scores match the set of Numbers and Patterns abilities for this occupation:

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Typical ability expectations for this NOC group
Your abilities

Physical Activity

Physical Activity includes 9 abilities related to strength, balance, flexibility, coordination, and endurance. 

This is how well your scores match the set of Physical Activity abilities for this occupation:

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Typical ability expectations for this NOC group
Your abilities

Mind-Body Coordination

Mind-Body Coordination includes 9 abilities related to movement control and how we react to signals. It also includes fine motor skills, such finger and hand dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

This is how well your scores match the set of Mind-Body Coordination abilities for this occupation:

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Your abilities

Senses

Senses includes 12 abilities related to seeing, hearing, and speaking. 

This is how well your scores match the set of Senses abilities for this occupation:

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Typical ability expectations for this NOC group
Your abilities

Quick Guide

The abilities or aptitudes shown for this NOC group come from the Occupational and Skills Information System (OaSIS).

The abilities scores range from 1 to 5, with 5 being stronger.

Occupations use different combinations and levels of these abilities. The Abilities Quiz helps you learn more about your ability levels and which occupations match your strengths.

If you have completed the Abilities Quiz, you can compare the occupation’s ability expectations to your own ability scores. Your scores may be lower than, a match to, or higher than the occupation’s expected abilities.

Learn about abilities

Security guards
2023 OaSIS: 64410.01

How This Occupation Compares to Your Abilities

The graph below shows how well your scores match the overall abilities for this occupation.

The closer your ability scores are to the center, the more they match this occupation’s. The further away they are, the less they match this occupation’s.

The lower your ability scores are compared to the occupation’s, the more challenging the occupation will likely be for you. The higher your ability scores are compared to the occupation’s, the less challenging the occupation will likely be for you.

lower
a match
higher
Typical ability expectations for this NOC group
Your abilities

Abilities Sets

The 49 abilities are grouped into 5 abilities sets: Critical Thinking, Numbers and Patterns, Physical Activity, Mind-Body Coordination, and Senses.

Some abilities are more relevant to an occupation than other abilities. Individual abilities that are not relevant to an occupation are greyed out.

Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking includes 9 abilities related to identifying and solving problems, thinking of ideas, and communication, such as speaking and writing.

This is how well your scores match the set of Critical Thinking abilities for this occupation:

lower
a match
higher
Typical ability expectations for this NOC group
Your abilities

Numbers and Patterns

Numbers and Patterns includes 10 abilities related to math, memorizing, and multitasking. It also includes how we perceive patterns, shapes, and distances.

This is how well your scores match the set of Numbers and Patterns abilities for this occupation:

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Typical ability expectations for this NOC group
Your abilities

Physical Activity

Physical Activity includes 9 abilities related to strength, balance, flexibility, coordination, and endurance. 

This is how well your scores match the set of Physical Activity abilities for this occupation:

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a match
higher
Typical ability expectations for this NOC group
Your abilities

Mind-Body Coordination

Mind-Body Coordination includes 9 abilities related to movement control and how we react to signals. It also includes fine motor skills, such finger and hand dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

This is how well your scores match the set of Mind-Body Coordination abilities for this occupation:

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a match
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Typical ability expectations for this NOC group
Your abilities

Senses

Senses includes 12 abilities related to seeing, hearing, and speaking. 

This is how well your scores match the set of Senses abilities for this occupation:

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a match
higher
Typical ability expectations for this NOC group
Your abilities

Quick Guide

The abilities or aptitudes shown for this NOC group come from the Occupational and Skills Information System (OaSIS).

The abilities scores range from 1 to 5, with 5 being stronger.

Occupations use different combinations and levels of these abilities. The Abilities Quiz helps you learn more about your ability levels and which occupations match your strengths.

If you have completed the Abilities Quiz, you can compare the occupation’s ability expectations to your own ability scores. Your scores may be lower than, a match to, or higher than the occupation’s expected abilities.

Learn about abilities

Traits & Skills
Updated Mar 31, 2019

Sheriffs need:

  • Self-motivation
  • Honesty, maturity, and patience
  • Integrity
  • Discretion
  • Observational and interpersonal skills
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Basic computer skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • The ability to work on their own or as part of a team
  • The ability to react quickly and with good judgment
  • Tact, diplomacy, and the ability to defuse confrontational situations
  • A desire to work with diverse populations

They should enjoy having clear rules and guidelines for analyzing information and conducting investigations. They should be at ease taking charge of situations and dealing with people.

Sheriffs also need to be healthy and physically fit.

In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.

Top 10 Skills Employers Are Looking For

Security guards and related security service occupations

2016 NOC: 6541

This chart shows which job skills are currently in highest demand for this occupational group. It was created using this occupation's 102 most recent Alberta job postings, collected between Oct 18, 2024 and Oct 07, 2025.

Review these skills to learn:

  • Whether or not this occupation matches your skill set
  • What training you may need to get these skills
  • What skills to highlight in your resumé, cover letter, and interview.
Own Tools/Equipment: Cellular phone
Own Tools/Equipment: Internet access
Attention to detail
Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
Tasks: Patrol assigned areas
Reliability
Teleworking Information: On the road job
Judgement
Tasks: Enforce regulations to maintain order and resolve conflicts and to monitor establishment activities
Tasks: Produce reports
Educational Requirements
Updated Mar 31, 2019
  • Minimum Education 1 year post-secondary

Educational requirements vary depending on the type of sheriff.

Communications officers need 1 of the following:

  • 1-year certificate in a related field
  • 1 year of a combination of directly related education and experience

Entry-level law courts sheriffs and legislature sheriffs need 1 of the following:

  • 2-year diploma
  • 4-year degree
  • 2 years of a combination of directly related education and experience
  • Journeyperson certificate with 1 year of related experience

Surveillance sheriffs, traffic sheriffs, and non-entry-level law courts sheriffs and legislature sheriffs need 1 of the following:

  • 2-year diploma in a related field and 2 years of progressively responsible related experience
  • 4 years of a combination of directly related education and experience
  • Journeyperson certificate with 3 years of related experience

See the Fish and Wildlife Officer occupational profile for its educational requirements.

In addition to the educational requirements, sheriff applicants must also:

  • Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, or be eligible to work in Canada
  • Have a valid Alberta non-graduated driver’s licence (the required Class ranges from 6 to 4 depending on the type of sheriff)
  • Provide a current driver’s abstract
  • Have a current standard first aid certificate
  • Have current Level C CPR certification
  • Provide a current and clear criminal record check, including a vulnerable sector check
  • Complete the Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation (PARE) test within a set time within the previous 3 months before application (except for communications officers)
  • Be eligible for firearms certification
  • Be eligible for peace officer status
  • Be available for and pass recruit training
  • Take a psychological exam (arranged in the later stages of the recruitment process)

New recruits undergo the Sheriff Induction Training Program. It runs for 15 weeks at the Alberta Justice and Solicitor General Training Academy in Edmonton. After new sheriffs complete this program, they move into the Sheriff Field Training Program for 9 months.

For more information about the recruitment process, visit the Government of Alberta website.

Related Education

The following schools offer programs or courses that are related to this occupation but are not required to enter the field.

Bow Valley College
Canadian Criminal Justice Academy
Medicine Hat College
Mount Royal University
NorQuest College
Red Deer Polytechnic

To expand or narrow your program options, visit Post-Secondary Programs and start your search with:

Completing a program does not guarantee entrance into an occupation. Before enrolling in an education program, prospective students should look into various sources for education options and employment possibilities. For example, contact associations and employers in this field.

Certification Requirements
Updated Mar 31, 2019
  • Certification Not regulated

There is currently no provincial legislation regulating this occupation in Alberta.

Employment & Advancement
Updated Mar 31, 2019

Sheriffs work for the Government of Alberta. Hiring occurs on an as-needed basis.

With experience, entry-level sheriffs can progress to more advanced or specialized sheriff roles. Promotion to sergeant generally requires several years of experience.

Industry Concentration

This section shows the industries where the majority of people in this occupation work. The data is based on the 2016 Census.

In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups.

Police officers (except commissioned)
2016 NOC: 4311

99.1% of people in this occupational group work in:

Sheriffs and bailiffs
2016 NOC: 4421

76.0% of people in this occupational group work in:

Security guards and related security service occupations
2016 NOC: 6541

79.7% of people in this occupational group work in:

NOC groups often include several related occupations. Although there is labour market data for the larger NOC group, this occupation makes up only a part of that group. It means data for this occupation may be different than the data shown. For examples, see Note.

3-Year Job Market Forecast

This section shows the Alberta job market condition, or short-term demand forecast, for this occupation over a 3-year period. It also shows the number of people employed in the occupation.

In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups.

Police officers (except commissioned)
2021 NOC: 42100
Cool
Job Market
12,700
Employed in AB
Sheriffs and bailiffs
2021 NOC: 43200
Cool
Job Market
< 1500
Employed in AB
Security guards and related security service occupations
2021 NOC: 64410
Cool
Job Market
14,700
Employed in AB

Source: 2024-2026 Alberta Short-Term Employment Forecast

NOC groups often include several related occupations. Although there is labour market data for the larger NOC group, this occupation makes up only a part of that group. It means data for this occupation may be different than the data shown. For examples, see Note.

To see data for all occupations, visit Occupations in Demand.

5-Year Job Market Forecast

This section shows the employment outlook for this occupation in Alberta over a 5-year period.

Employment outlook is influenced by a wide variety of factors including:

  • Time of year (for seasonal jobs)
  • Location in Alberta
  • Employment turnover (when people leave existing positions)
  • Occupational growth (when new positions are created)
  • Size of the occupation
  • Trends and events that affect overall employment, especially in the industry or industries from the previous list

In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups.

Police officers (except commissioned)
2016 NOC: 4311
1.8%
Annual Growth
(Below average)
194
New Positions
Sheriffs and bailiffs
2016 NOC: 4421
2.1%
Annual Growth
(Below average)
2
New Positions
Security guards and related security service occupations
2016 NOC: 6541
2.8%
Annual Growth
(Above average)
294
New Positions

Source: 2021-2025 Alberta Regional Occupational Demand Outlook

Annual growth is from 2021 to 2025. New positions created each year are in addition to job openings created by employment turnover.

NOC groups often include several related occupations. Although there is labour market data for the larger NOC group, this occupation makes up only a part of that group. It means data for this occupation may be different than the data shown. For examples, see Note.

Employment turnover is expected to increase as members of the baby boom generation retire over the next few years.

Related Alberta Job Postings
Wage & Salary
Updated Mar 31, 2019

Sheriff salaries in the Government of Alberta range from $ 50,507 to $76,389 (Source: Government of Alberta, 2023 estimates).

In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.

Police officers (except commissioned)

2021 NOC: 42100
Average Wage
$43.46
Per Hour
Average Salary
$89,503.00
Per Year
Average Hours
39.6
Per Week
Average Months on Payroll
12
Survey Methodology Survey Analysis

Source
2023 Alberta Wage and Salary Survey

NOC 42100 Wage Profile

Unless otherwise noted, the data shown here is for all industries and all regions in Alberta.

All wage estimates are hourly except where otherwise indicated. Wages and salaries do not include overtime hours, tips, benefits, profit shares, bonuses (unrelated to production), and other forms of compensation.

To see the full survey data for this NOC group, visit the wage profile.

Other wage sources
To make an informed wage and salary decision, research other wage sources to supplement this data.

A: High Reliability
Data Reliability Code Definition

High Reliability, represents a CV of less than or equal to 6.00% and 30 survey observations and/or represents 50% or more of all estimated employment for the occupation.


Hourly Wage

For full-time and part-time employees
  • Low
  • High
  • Average
  • Median
Starting
Overall
Top

Hourly Wage

For full-time and part-time employees
Wages* Low (5th percentile) High (95th percentile) Average Median
Starting $32.34 $48.64 $39.16 $38.44
Overall $36.07 $54.57 $43.46 $42.02
Top $38.89 $55.52 $46.14 $45.54

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* All wage estimates are hourly except where otherwise indicated. Wages and salaries do not include overtime hours, tips, benefits, profit shares, bonuses (unrelated to production) and other forms of compensation.

Pay brackets for hourly wages

  • Starting pay: average pay offered for entry-level positions
  • Overall pay: average pay across all employees in this occupation
  • Top pay: average pay offered to top-paid employees

Industry Information

ALL INDUSTRIES
Public Administration

Skills Shortage

Employers that Recruited in the Last 2 Years
54%
54%)
Recruiting Employers that Experienced Hiring Difficulties
34%
34%
Employers with Unfilled Vacancies of over 4 Months
9%
9%
Vacancy Rate
4%

Sheriffs and bailiffs

2021 NOC: 43200
Average Wage
$37.48
Per Hour
Average Salary
$75,301.00
Per Year
Average Hours
38.6
Per Week
Average Months on Payroll
12
Survey Methodology Survey Analysis

Source
2023 Alberta Wage and Salary Survey

NOC 43200 Wage Profile

Unless otherwise noted, the data shown here is for all industries and all regions in Alberta.

All wage estimates are hourly except where otherwise indicated. Wages and salaries do not include overtime hours, tips, benefits, profit shares, bonuses (unrelated to production), and other forms of compensation.

To see the full survey data for this NOC group, visit the wage profile.

Other wage sources
To make an informed wage and salary decision, research other wage sources to supplement this data.

A: High Reliability
Data Reliability Code Definition

High Reliability, represents a CV of less than or equal to 6.00% and 30 survey observations and/or represents 50% or more of all estimated employment for the occupation.


Hourly Wage

For full-time and part-time employees
  • Low
  • High
  • Average
  • Median
Starting
Overall
Top

Hourly Wage

For full-time and part-time employees
Wages* Low (5th percentile) High (95th percentile) Average Median
Starting $25.07 $34.71 $30.78 $30.58
Overall $30.58 $43.12 $37.48 $37.91
Top $30.58 $43.12 $38.10 $37.91

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* All wage estimates are hourly except where otherwise indicated. Wages and salaries do not include overtime hours, tips, benefits, profit shares, bonuses (unrelated to production) and other forms of compensation.

Pay brackets for hourly wages

  • Starting pay: average pay offered for entry-level positions
  • Overall pay: average pay across all employees in this occupation
  • Top pay: average pay offered to top-paid employees

Industry Information

ALL INDUSTRIES
Public Administration

Skills Shortage

Employers that Recruited in the Last 2 Years
39%
39%)
Recruiting Employers that Experienced Hiring Difficulties
N/A
Employers with Unfilled Vacancies of over 4 Months
4%
4%
Vacancy Rate
22%

Security guards and related security service occupations

2021 NOC: 64410
Average Wage
$21.49
Per Hour
Average Salary
$38,721.00
Per Year
Average Hours
34.5
Per Week
Average Months on Payroll
12
Survey Methodology Survey Analysis

Source
2023 Alberta Wage and Salary Survey

NOC 64410 Wage Profile

Unless otherwise noted, the data shown here is for all industries and all regions in Alberta.

All wage estimates are hourly except where otherwise indicated. Wages and salaries do not include overtime hours, tips, benefits, profit shares, bonuses (unrelated to production), and other forms of compensation.

To see the full survey data for this NOC group, visit the wage profile.

Other wage sources
To make an informed wage and salary decision, research other wage sources to supplement this data.

C: Lower Reliability
Data Reliability Code Definition

Lower Reliability, represents a CV of between 15.01% and 33.00% and/or if fewer than 20 survey observations and/or if survey observations represent less than 33% of all estimated employment for the occupation.


Hourly Wage

For full-time and part-time employees
  • Low
  • High
  • Average
  • Median
Starting
Overall
Top

Hourly Wage

For full-time and part-time employees
Wages* Low (5th percentile) High (95th percentile) Average Median
Starting $16.00 $32.64 $19.42 $18.00
Overall $16.75 $35.30 $21.49 $20.71
Top $17.50 $37.52 $24.53 $22.00

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* All wage estimates are hourly except where otherwise indicated. Wages and salaries do not include overtime hours, tips, benefits, profit shares, bonuses (unrelated to production) and other forms of compensation.

Pay brackets for hourly wages

  • Starting pay: average pay offered for entry-level positions
  • Overall pay: average pay across all employees in this occupation
  • Top pay: average pay offered to top-paid employees

Industry Information

ALL INDUSTRIES
Retail Trade
Information, Culture, Recreation
Health Care & Social Assistance
Accommodation & Food Services
Public Administration

Skills Shortage

Employers that Recruited in the Last 2 Years
61%
61%)
Recruiting Employers that Experienced Hiring Difficulties
38%
38%
Employers with Unfilled Vacancies of over 4 Months
3%
3%
Vacancy Rate
2%
Related Post-Secondary Field of Study
  • Social, Community and Protective Services
  • Trades, Industrial and Related Training
Other Sources of Information
Updated Mar 31, 2019

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Updated Mar 31, 2024. The information contained in this profile is current as of the dates shown. Salary, employment outlook, and educational program information may change without notice. It is advised that you confirm this information before making any career decisions.

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