This diploma thesis explores job satisfaction among police officers employed at the Koper Police Directorate. Job satisfaction is a key factor that directly influences employee efficiency, motivation, and overall well-being. In the police profession, where officers are regularly exposed to stressful and unpredictable situations, understanding the factors that influence job satisfaction is essential for ensuring a productive and healthy work environment. The aim of this thesis is to examine the level of job satisfaction among police officers at the Koper Police Directorate and to identify the most influential factors on job satisfaction, such as opportunities for promotion, years of service, relationships with superiors and working conditions. Three hypotheses are formed, addressing the correlation between satisfaction and the selected variables. A quantitative research method is used, with data collected through a structured questionnaire. The respondents are police officers of different ages, education levels, and work experience. The collected data are statistically analysed. Statistical analyses are conducted on the collected data and the results are presented both descriptively and graphically. The findings indicate that interpersonal relationships, communication with superiors, opportunities for additional training and the perception of fairness have the most significant impact on job satisfaction. Contrary to expectations, the possibility of promotion and length of service does not always correlate with higher satisfaction levels, suggesting that other job – related factors may play a more critical role. Based on the analysis, several practical suggestions are made to improve satisfaction among police officers. These include the development of clear career paths, improvement of organizational climate, strengthening of psychosocial support and encouragement of horizontal communication. Implementing such measures can contribute to higher job satisfaction, reduced stress levels, and greater overall efficiency within the police force.
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