About the article
ZAKHAROVA Olga Viktorovna – Senior Lecturer of the Department of Psychology and Philosophy, SPIN-code: 5894-8542; e-mail: olga.zakharova.71@list.ru
The article analyzes the specifics of the official activities of law enforcement officers. Professional psychological selection is considered as a way to diagnose the degree of suitability of a candidate to perform official duties. Special attention is paid to cognitive abilities as fundamental qualities that affect the success of an employee in professional activity.
professional activity, professional selection, cognitive potential.