Prefectural Police Headquarters Chief
けいさつほんぶちょう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Security and Public Safety Occupations
- Middle : Judicial Police Officers
- Minor : Police Officers and Coast Guard Officers
Summary
The Prefectural Police Headquarters Chief serves as the top executive of the prefectural police, planning, coordinating, and overseeing all police operations, supervising the maintenance of public order, crime prevention and investigation, and organizational management. Under the direction of the Public Safety Commission, they promote police activities and contribute to ensuring community safety.
Description
The Prefectural Police Headquarters Chief is a public servant who supervises and directs the prefectural police organization. In collaboration with the National Police Agency and the Public Safety Commission, they plan, coordinate, and execute all police activities, including crime prevention, investigation, traffic enforcement, and security planning. They also handle organizational management, personnel and budget operations, collaboration with local residents and media, and responses to emergencies, requiring leadership based on legal compliance and high ethical standards.
Future Outlook
The importance of crime prediction and prevention measures utilizing digital technology and big data is increasing. Community policing emphasizing collaboration with local residents will be further promoted, and expertise in national security and cybercrime countermeasures will be required.
Personality Traits
Calm and composed / Excellent communication skills / Has leadership / High ethical standards / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Civil Servant Benefits / Government Agency Work / Mandatory Retirement / On-call / Transfers
Career Path
Patrol Officer → Sergeant → Inspector → Assistant Inspector → Superintendent → Chief Superintendent → Superintendent Supervisor → Commissioner General → Prefectural Police Headquarters Chief
Required Skills
Budget Management / Crisis Management / Legal Knowledge (Police-related) / Organization Management / Personnel and Labor Management / Strategic Planning
Recommended Skills
Community Collaboration / Information Analysis / Languages (English) / Media Relations
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to flexibly respond to changes in social conditions and crime methods. |
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it is necessary to analyze crime data and incident information and utilize it in policy planning. |
| Communication Skills | The ability to negotiate and coordinate with the Public Safety Commission, local communities, and other agencies is essential. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because it is necessary to proactively promote new public security measures and organizational reforms. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it is necessary to effectively advance large-scale security plans and organizational restructuring. |
| Problem Solving | To develop and implement swift and appropriate response measures for complex incidents and accidents. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to command emergencies and major incidents and withstand strong pressure. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because the ability to collaborate with extensive units and other departments and maintain control is required. |
Related Qualifications
- Graduation from National Police Academy
- National Public Service Employment Exam Type III
- Police Recruitment Exam
Related Jobs
- Commissioner General
- Inspector
- Patrol Officer
- Sergeant
- Superintendent
- Superintendent Supervisor