경찰공무원의 보수체계 인식이 이직의도에 미치는 영향: 직무만족의 매개효과 = The Impact of Perceived Compensation Fairness on Turnover Intention Among Police Officers: The Mediating Effect of Job Satisfaction

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

This study empirically examines the effects of South Korea’s compensation system for police officers' overtime and holiday work on job satisfaction and turnover intention. According to current regulations, including the “Regulations on Public Officials’ Allowances”, double compensation is prohibited for overlapping overtime, nighttime, and holiday work, despite the demanding and irregular nature of police duties. Based on a survey of 1,380 police officers, regression analysis revealed that perceived pay fairness significantly increased job satisfaction (β=.408, p<.001), while job satisfaction significantly decreased turnover intention (β=-.356, p<.001). These findings suggest that perceptions of fairness and adequacy in compensation are more influential than pay levels themselves in retaining personnel. The study also identified that the current single-compensation rule often fails to provide police officers with adequate remuneration for their labor. A comparative analysis with the U.S., Japan, and France shows that those countries institutionalize dual compensation and premium rates reflecting the intensity and timing of police work. Based on these findings, the study proposes policy reforms such as revising the ban on dual compensation, increasing holiday pay rates, and introducing special allowances for night-duty or hazardous work. It concludes by highlighting the practical feasibility of administrative revision and the legislative necessity of restructuring the pay system to reflect equity and workload.