Hunting Enforcement Special Judicial Police Officer
しゅりょうとりしまりとくべつしほうけいさついん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Security and Public Safety Occupations
- Middle : Judicial Police Officers
- Minor : Other Judicial Police Officers
Summary
Hunting Enforcement Special Judicial Police Officers are judicial police officers of local governments who monitor and enforce hunting based on the Act on Wildlife Protection and Proper Hunting Management. They handle verification of hunting permits, investigation of illegal activities, patrols, evidence collection, arrests, and detections.
Description
Hunting Enforcement Special Judicial Police Officers belong to local government environmental departments and work to protect wild birds and beasts and ensure proper hunting. They patrol hunting areas, verify hunters' permits and firearm possession licenses, and inspect captured animals. In cases of suspected illegal or poaching hunting, they collect evidence, conduct interviews, perform on-site verifications, and make arrests as necessary. They also engage in disseminating laws to local residents and hunters, as well as activities to preserve the natural environment. This occupation requires long patrols in mountains and riverbanks, work in bad weather, and coordination with related organizations.
Future Outlook
With increasing interest in wildlife management and nature conservation, as well as strengthened legal frameworks, the importance of hunting enforcement operations is on the rise. The introduction of drones and remote monitoring technologies is expected to advance the digitalization of fieldwork.
Personality Traits
Calm and Composed / High Sense of Ethics / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Bad Weather Response / Inter-agency Collaboration / Patrol / Seasonal Fluctuations / Shift Work
Career Path
Junior Inspector (Hunting Enforcement) → Senior Inspector → Section Chief Level (Environment and Hunting Management) → Department Head (Environmental Conservation) → Ministry of the Environment or National Level Specialist
Required Skills
Legal Knowledge (Wildlife Protection) / On-site Verification Technology / Patrol Technology / Report Writing
Recommended Skills
Communication Equipment Operation / Communication Skills (Negotiation) / First Aid / Mountain Forest Navigation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To not miss evidence of illegal activities. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to the harsh fieldwork involving long patrols in mountains and along riverbanks. |
| Stress Tolerance | Due to the high mental stress when negotiating with opposing parties or conducting forced investigations. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily acts according to legal procedures, where accurate operation is valued more than originality. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there are few tasks involving numerical analysis. |
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