Career Development Strategies in the Era of Industrial Revolution 4.0 by the Criminal Investigation Unit (Bareskrim Polri)

Abstract

The present study aimed to examine the career development strategies implemented by the Criminal Investigation Unit of the Police of the Republic of Indonesia (Bareskrim Polri) in responding to the challenges of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 which has been followed by significant changes in various aspects of human life, including the world of work and career development. As a crucial entity that maintains the professionalism and integrity of Polri personnel, Bareskrim Polri is required to adapt career development strategies that are relevant to the demands of the current era. This study applied library research by collecting data from various literature sources related to career development, Industrial Revolution 4.0, and the role of the National Police Criminal Investigation Unit. The data were then analyzed qualitatively to identify strategies that had been implemented as well as new strategies that could be developed by Bareskrim Polri. The results of the analysis showed that Bareskrim Polri had made several efforts to adapt career development in accordance with the Industrial Revolution 4.0 era. These strategies included the use of information technology for training and development, the use of analytical data to identify personnel's career development needs, and the promotion for continuous learning culture among Polri personnel.