Chief inspector
Chief Inspector is one of the Commanding Officers and manages the operations of their own unit. The Chief Inspectors work for the local police, the National Bureau of Investigation and the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service. The work requires practical management and supervisory skills as well as the ability to make responsible decisions quickly.
Various units in the police organisation.
A chief inspector is required to have good organisation, planning and leadership skills, and very good knowledge of police powers. The position requires good presentation skills and especially the ability to inspire, encourage, motivate and engage employees. As a supervisor, the chief inspector must cope with different people.
The chief inspector is required to be independent and take initiative, and have a strong will and ability to issue opinions and take responsibility. As events taking place during a day or shift are typically unpredictable, flexibility and the management of various unexpected situations are required. Sudden situations require rapid and correct solutions. The ability to react quickly, combined with a calm approach, is a necessity.
The chief inspector is required to have knowledge of legislation. The chief inspector takes responsibility for their decisions that often have a direct impact on their employees’ safety at work and regular people’s wellbeing. Those working in commanding positions must see to the wellbeing and management of their employees, as well as the continuous maintenance and development of their employees’ skills. The chief inspector is also required to provide aftercare following traumatic situations.
Police officers are trained at Police University College in Tampere. A master’s degree in police services allows graduates to work in commanding positions, including as a chief inspector and superintendent.
Persons with a bachelor’s degree in police services, another applicable academic degree or a basic police degree, or who have completed comparable basic police studies, can apply for a master’s degree programme in police services. If the applicant has completed comparable basic police studies, they must complete replacement studies at Police University College before being admitted to the master’s degree programme in police services.
After completing a degree, at least three years of work experience must be gained in the internal security sector.
Chief inspectors and superintendents are required to have completed a master’s degree in police services, official qualifications for a commanding position or part A of the master’s degree in police services, or an academic degree, and possess knowledge of task areas.
Median salary
4314 €/mo
Public sector
4314 €/mo
The data is based on the median income, meaning the amount of salary which is the middle of the salary amounts arranged in order of magnitude.
Source: Statistics Finland's structural statistics on wages and salaries