The article examines the psychological factors influencing the development and improvement of professional competence among prosecution officers. Within the framework of an empirical study (n=84), the features of socio-psychological adaptation, emotional resilience, and motivational sphere of prosecutors were analyzed. It was found that the level of stress resistance and professional identity directly correlates with job satisfaction and readiness for self-development. The article concludes that it is necessary to implement psychological programs aimed at preventing professional deformation and strengthening intrinsic motivation.

professional competence, prosecutors, psychological factors, stress resistance, adaptation, professional identity.

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