Juvenile Division (Police)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Security and Public Safety Occupations
- Middle : Judicial Police Officers
- Minor : Police Officers and Coast Guard Officers
Summary
Juvenile Affairs Officers at police stations specialize in guiding delinquent juveniles, providing rehabilitation support, and collaborating with related organizations to prevent re-delinquency.
Description
Juvenile Affairs Officers are assigned to community safety or criminal divisions within police stations, handling guidance activities for delinquent juveniles, rehabilitation support, responses to guardians, and coordination with schools, child consultation centers, and other related organizations. They also contribute to the healthy development of youth in the region and crime prevention through a wide range of tasks, including arrests in juvenile cases, procedures for referral to family courts, preparation of records, planning and implementation of re-delinquency prevention programs. Duties include night and holiday patrols and emergency responses, requiring specialized knowledge, flexible対応 skills, and communication abilities.
Future Outlook
With declining birthrates and increasing diversity of social issues, responses to juvenile delinquency will require greater specialization and multi-agency collaboration. Key future themes include early detection and preventive support using digital tools, and deepening psychological approaches.
Personality Traits
Calm and Composed / Compassionate / Excellent Observation Skills / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Desk Work / Late Night Shifts / Patrol / Shift Work / Team Activities
Career Path
Patrol Officer → Senior Patrol Officer → Chief (Juvenile Division Leader) → Assistant Police Inspector / Police Inspector (Division Chief Level) → Headquarters Juvenile Development Officer → Superintendent / Senior Superintendent
Required Skills
Community Coordination Skills / Document Preparation / Initial Response / Interview and Counseling Techniques / Legal Knowledge (Criminal Law, Juvenile Law)
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (Collaboration with Education and Welfare Organizations) / Program Planning and Operation / Social Welfare Psychology Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Required for flexible responses to on-site situations and juveniles' psychological states. |
| Communication Skills | Smooth communication with juveniles, families, and related organizations is important. |
| Planning & Organization | Required for planning and implementing guidance plans and rehabilitation support programs. |
| Problem Solving | Necessary to devise individual response strategies for juveniles with diverse problems. |
| Stress Tolerance | Necessary to maintain calmness in emergency responses and emotional situations. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical analysis is not often required in duties. |
Related Qualifications
- Passed Police Officer Recruitment Exam
- Standard Driver's License
Aliases
- Juvenile Officer
Related Jobs
- Community Safety Officer
- Detective
- Juvenile Guidance Officer