Recruitment of internal affairs bodies: problems, challenges and pedagogical solutions in modern Russia

The authors discuss current issues of recruitment of internal affairs bodies of the Russian Federation with a special focus on the specifics of staffing in special conditions. The empirical basis of the study is an analysis of the practice of the Transport Departments of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation in the federal districts. The work provides a comprehensive analysis of the factors determining the shortage of personnel, including economic, social, psychological and organizational aspects. Special attention is paid to the specific conditions of service at transport infrastructure facilities in regions characterized by an increased level of terrorist threat, migration activity and complex logistics. The article discusses such key issues as staff turnover, recruitment and professional training features, as well as employee motivation. Based on the analysis, a number of scientifically sound recommendations are proposed aimed at improving the personnel policy of the internal affairs bodies. The presented conclusions and suggestions may be of practical value to the heads of personnel services of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia and researchers in the field of personnel management in law enforcement agencies. The authors use an integrated approach to studying the problem of recruiting law enforcement agencies, considering it from different angles, including economic, social, psychological and organizational factors. This involves the use of various research methods to collect and process information. The main research method is the analysis of empirical data obtained as a result of studying the practice of the transport departments of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation in the federal districts. This involves collecting and systematizing information about staffing, staff turnover, recruitment and training, and employee motivation.