Author(s): Rogelio A. Lovina, Rinante L. Genuba, Leo C. Naparota

Abstract: This research was aimed at determining the best fit model of work engagement of non-commissioned police officers of Zamboanga del Norte. Specifically, it established the interrelationship among emotional intelligence, self-esteem and safety management of non-commissioned police officers in Zamboanga del Norte. This study used quantitative research design and structural equation model. The data were collected from 400 non-commissioned police officers presently assigned in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Findings revealed that the level of emotional intelligence, self-esteem, work engagement were high and very high for safety management. Results also revealed that there were significant relationship between emotional intelligence and work engagement, self-esteem and work engagement, safety management and work engagement. Moreover, emotional intelligence, self-esteem and safety management are predictors of work engagement. Likewise, work engagement is best anchored on emotional intelligence which signifying that the extent of emotional intelligence could mean higher of work engagement. Additionally, articulated the latent variable safety management representing the measured variables administration, accountability, facilities/equipment/materials problems and employees as the best fit model for work engagement of non-commissioned police officer.

Keywords: criminal justice, emotional intelligence, self-esteem, safety management, work engagement, Philippines.

DOI: 10.22161/ijels.54.22