Job satisfaction among police officers

Job satisfaction depends upon nature of work. If the work demands more attention, alertness then it creates stress among officers. Stress refers to the dynamic state caused by the physical, psychological and social demands which is perceived by an individual as threatening and exceeding his or her coping resources. This can lead to strain which can be physical, mental or behavioral response or manifestation. Police are the first¿s line of protection between the criminals and the civilians. During their duty, unexpectedly they may encounter situations involving major crisis without any warning. There are several factors like 24 hours availability, administration problem were involved and make working in police department as a most stressful job. So it is necessary to assess the job satisfaction of police officers.