The Minister of Public Security is the Government of Vietnam member in charge of the Ministry of Public Security. The Minister of Public Security directs the management functions of state for security; responsible organization, construction, management and the highest commander of the People's Public Security Forces. Moreover, the Minister of Public Security is a Member of the Politburo and Member of Council for National Defense and Security. The current Vietnamese Minister of Public Security is General Lương Tam Quang, since 6 June 2024.
| 1 | Nguyễn Dương | February, 1946 | June, 1946 | |
| 2 | Lê Giản | June 1946 | April, 1948 |
| No | Name | Took office | Left office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lê Giản | April, 1948 | June, 1952 | |
| 2 | Trần Quốc Hoàn | June, 1952 | 1954 |
| No | Name | Took office | Left office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trần Quốc Hoàn | 1975 | 1980 | |
| 2 | Phạm Hùng | 1980 | 1987 | |
| 3 | Mai Chí Thọ | 1987 | 1991 | |
| 4 | Bùi Thiện Ngộ | 1991 | November, 1996 | |
| 5 | Lê Minh Hương | November, 1996 | 1998 |
| No | Name | Took office | Left office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lê Minh Hương | 1998 | January 28, 2002 | |
| 2 | Lê Hồng Anh | January 28, 2002 | August 3, 2011 | |
| 3 | Trần Đại Quang | August 3, 2011 | April 8, 2016 | |
| 4 | Tô Lâm | April 8, 2016 | May 22, 2024 | |
| 5 | Lương Tam Quang | 6 June 2024 |