Wypalenie zawodowe funkcjonariuszy Policji a ich samoocena
Professional burnout of police officers and their self-esteem

Summary/Abstract: Speaking about the life of a police officer and their professional work we touch the issue that is unknown to the average citizen, because the role of an officer results from the specific position of the police in the state and the social expectations related to ensuring order and public safety. The servant nature of work in this profession, as well as the existing significant social pressure towards achieving effectiveness in fighting against crime is a source of a sense of burden, numerous tensions and sometimes frustration (Hanausek 1996). The psychophysical strain related to the duty, the threat to cherished values, especially health and life, causes an accelerated process of professional burnout among police officers. An extremely important role in counteracting these negative phenomena is played by their belief in their own strengths and abilities, the conviction that they have the necessary personal resources to meet the expectations of both society and their superiors. The significance of this issue requires systematic research and analysis in order to undertake adequate countermeasures on this basis. This article is an attempt to present current data on professional burnout of police officers in the context of their self-esteem. In the research falling within the paradigm of quantitative research, a diagnostic survey carried out using the questionnaire technique was used. A significant relationship between the variables studied was found. The results indicate a high level of professional burnout of police officers in all its aspects, as well as their relatively low self-esteem.

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