Police Identification & Records Officers

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Education: High school diploma or equivalent Details

Education Details

35%
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)
29%
Some College Courses
25%
Bachelor's Degree
11%
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
1%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)
Salary
High: $150,570.00
Average: $91,610.00
Hourly
Average: $44.04

Summary of What they do:

Collect evidence at crime scene, classify and identify fingerprints, and photograph evidence for use in criminal and civil cases.

Responsibilities
  • Document legal or regulatory information.
  • Write operational reports.
  • Process forensic or legal evidence in accordance with procedures.
  • Use databases to locate investigation details or other information.
  • Analyze crime scene evidence.
  • Collaborate with law enforcement or security agencies to share information.
  • Direct employee training programs.
  • Interview people to gather information about criminal activities.
  • Draw detailed or technical illustrations.
  • Record crime or accident scene evidence with video or still cameras.
  • Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.
  • Examine crime scenes to obtain evidence.
  • Respond to emergencies to provide assistance.
  • Record information about suspects or criminals.

    • Tasks On The Job

    1. Analyze and process evidence at crime scenes, during autopsies, or in the laboratory, wearing protective equipment and using powders and chemicals.
    2. Coordinate or conduct instructional classes or in-services, such as citizen police academy classes and crime scene training for other officers.
    3. Create sketches and diagrams, by hand or computer software, to depict crime scenes.
    4. Dust selected areas of crime scene and lift latent fingerprints, adhering to proper preservation procedures.
    5. Identify, compare, classify, and file fingerprints, using systems such as Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) or the Henry Classification System.
    6. Interview survivors, witnesses, suspects, and other law enforcement personnel.
    7. Look for trace evidence, such as fingerprints, hairs, fibers, or shoe impressions, using alternative light sources when necessary.
    8. Maintain records of evidence and write and review reports.
    9. Package, store and retrieve evidence.
    10. Perform emergency work during off-hours.
    11. Photograph crime or accident scenes for evidence records.
    12. Process film and prints from crime or accident scenes.
    13. Serve as technical advisor and coordinate with other law enforcement workers or legal personnel to exchange information on crime scene collection activities.
    14. Submit evidence to supervisors, crime labs, or court officials for legal proceedings.
    15. Take fingerprints.
    16. Testify in court and present evidence.
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    CAREER CHARACTERISTICS
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    		70% Dependability  -  A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
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    		60% Attention to Detail  -  A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
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    		50% Integrity  -  A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
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    		40% Cautiousness  -  A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
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    IMPORTANT STRENGTHS
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    		77% Conventional  -  Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
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    		64% Realistic  -  Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
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    WORK VALUES
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    		78% Support  -  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
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    		67% Relationships  -  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
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    		61% Achievement  -  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
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    		61% Recognition  -  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
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    		61% Independence  -  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
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    		58% Working Conditions  -  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

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    ABILITIES | SKILLS
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    		72% Oral Comprehension  -  The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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    		72% Written Comprehension  -  The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
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    		72% Oral Expression  -  The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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    		72% Deductive Reasoning  -  The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
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    		72% Inductive Reasoning  -  The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
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    		72% Information Ordering  -  The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
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    		72% Near Vision  -  The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
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    		69% Written Expression  -  The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
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    		66% Speech Recognition  -  The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
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    		66% Speech Clarity  -  The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
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    		63% Problem Sensitivity  -  The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
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    		63% Flexibility of Closure  -  The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
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    		60% Category Flexibility  -  The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
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    		57% Reading Comprehension  -  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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    		55% Active Listening  -  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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    		55% Speaking  -  Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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    		55% Critical Thinking  -  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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    TASKS | ACTIVITIES
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    		89% Documenting/Recording Information  -  Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
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    		89% Getting Information  -  Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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    		84% Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge  -  Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
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    		82% Making Decisions and Solving Problems  -  Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
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    		82% Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates  -  Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
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    		80% Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events  -  Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
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    		76% Processing Information  -  Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
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    		72% Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work  -  Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
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    		69% Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships  -  Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
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    		68% Working with Computers  -  Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
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    		67% Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards  -  Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
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    		66% Analyzing Data or Information  -  Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
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    		65% Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings  -  Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
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    		64% Training and Teaching Others  -  Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
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    		63% Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others  -  Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
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    		62% Handling and Moving Objects  -  Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
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    		62% Performing General Physical Activities  -  Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
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    		61% Communicating with People Outside the Organization  -  Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
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    		60% Performing for or Working Directly with the Public  -  Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
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    		60% Developing Objectives and Strategies  -  Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
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    		59% Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment  -  Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
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    		58% Performing Administrative Activities  -  Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
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    		58% Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others  -  Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
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    		57% Thinking Creatively  -  Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
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    		55% Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People  -  Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
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    		54% Providing Consultation and Advice to Others  -  Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
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    		54% Coaching and Developing Others  -  Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
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    		53% Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials  -  Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
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    		52% Assisting and Caring for Others  -  Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
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    CONTEXT | ATTRIBUTES
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    		94% E-Mail  -  How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?
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    		88% Importance of Being Exact or Accurate  -  How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
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    		87% Freedom to Make Decisions  -  How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
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    		84% Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams  -  How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?
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    		84% Indoors, Environmentally Controlled  -  How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?
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    		81% Telephone Conversations  -  How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
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    		81% Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals  -  How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?
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    		75% In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment  -  How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?
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    		73% Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team  -  How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?
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    		69% Frequency of Decision Making  -  How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
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    		67% Contact With Others  -  How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
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    		66% Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results  -  What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?
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    		66% Spend Time Sitting  -  How much does this job require sitting?
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    		65% Physical Proximity  -  To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?
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    		64% Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions  -  How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
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    		61% Deal With External Customers or the Public in General  -  How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?
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    		60% Exposed to Contaminants  -  How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
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    		59% Written Letters and Memos  -  How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?
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    		57% Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities  -  How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?
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    		56% Importance of Repeating Same Tasks  -  How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?
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    		55% Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People  -  How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
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    		54% Time Pressure  -  How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
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    		54% Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls  -  How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
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    		53% Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets  -  How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?
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    		53% Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled  -  How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?
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    		52% Health and Safety of Other Workers  -  How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
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    		69% Duration of Typical Work Week  -  Number of hours typically worked in one week.

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