Assistant Police Inspector
けいぶほ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Security and Public Safety Occupations
- Middle : Judicial Police Officers
- Minor : Police Officers and Coast Guard Officers
Summary
A mid-level manager belonging to prefectural police departments or the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, who leads subordinate police officers while conducting criminal investigations and regional crime prevention activities.
Description
Assistant Police Inspectors guide and lead subordinate police officers such as constables and sergeants, and take responsibility for planning and implementing criminal investigations and regional crime prevention activities. Specifically, they verify crime scenes, conduct interviews with suspects, collect evidence, prepare reports, and supervise detention management. In addition, they collaborate with local residents and municipalities to develop patrol plans and conduct crime prevention guidance and traffic safety classes. When abnormal situations occur, they assume on-site command and are required to respond calmly to diverse circumstances.
Future Outlook
While there are challenges in securing personnel due to declining birthrates and aging population, strengthened responses to cybercrime and increasingly diverse crimes are demanded, and opportunities to utilize ICT and specialized skills are expected to increase.
Personality Traits
Calm and composed / Excellent judgment skills / Good cooperativeness / Has a sense of justice / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Desk work and field response / Local government employee / Night shifts and on-call duty / Regional assignment / Shift work
Career Path
Constable → Sergeant → Assistant Police Inspector → Inspector → Superintendent
Required Skills
Investigation Procedures / Legal Knowledge / Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License / Report Writing / Subordinate Guidance and Management
Recommended Skills
Crisis Management / Data Analysis / ICT Utilization (Information Search) / Information Gathering in English / Psychological Interview Techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To flexibly respond to emergencies and fluctuations in work hours. |
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To analyze incident situations and formulate investigation policies. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accuracy is required for evidence collection and document creation. |
| Communication Skills | To smoothly share information and negotiate with subordinates, residents, and related organizations. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because leadership is required for on-site command and investigation policy decisions. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | To continually adapt to legal amendments and evolving investigation techniques. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is needed to sustain long patrols and arrest actions. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it is necessary to systematically construct investigation plans and patrol systems. |
| Problem Solving | To quickly respond to and resolve diverse problems that arise on site. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because of the significant psychological stress associated with dangerous sites and major incidents. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because coordination is essential for unit operations and inter-departmental collaboration. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because voucher processing and statistical analysis are not specialized fields. |
Related Qualifications
- Local Public Servant (Police Officer) Recruitment Examination (Each Prefecture)
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License
Related Jobs
- Assistant Police Inspector
- Constable
- Inspector
- Sergeant