Abstract

LORENZ, Mariana. Defining policing profession. Trab. soc. [online]. 2018, n.30, pp.347-369. ISSN 1514-6871.

This paper seeks to investigate the representations that the members of the Policía Federal Argentina (PFA) build about their work. Policeman, in general, think their task is risky, permanent and vocational. To this we have to add some formal elements included on their regulation and aspects of the institutional organization: unlike any other worker, they must observe their rights, obligations and prohibitions always; also, they have a salary during the training period. In addition, through its institutional speeches, the PFA urges its members to sacrifice for a higher cause and defend the common good rather than their own interests. All these aspects collaborate so that officials understand their task as a service, mission or status differentiating it from any other.

Keywords : Work; Policía Federal Argentina; Risk; Vocation; Service; Mission.

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