Police Identification and Records Officers
Collect evidence at crime scene, classify and identify fingerprints, and photograph evidence for use in criminal and civil cases.
44 alternate job titles:
Accident Examiner
Accident Investigator
Accident Reconstructionist
Community Service Officer
Computer Forensic Examiner
Computer Forensic Specialist
Corrections Identification Technician
Crime Lab Analyst (Crime Laboratory Analyst)
Crime Scene Evidence Technician
Crime Scene Examiner
Crime Scene Investigator (CSI)
Crime Scene Specialist
Crime Scene Technician
Crime Victim Specialist
Criminal Identification Coordination Specialist
Criminal Records Technician
Criminal Specialist
Criminalist
Cyber Forensic Specialist
Evidence Custodian
Evidence Specialist
Evidence Technician (Evidence Tech)
Field Evidence Technician
Field Identification Specialist
Fingerprint Classifier
Forensic Identification Specialist
Forensic Science Examiner
Forensic Science Technician (Forensic Science Tech)
Forensic Scientist
Forensic Sergeant
Forensic Specialist
Forensic Technician (Forensic Tech)
Identification Officer
Identification Technician (Identification Tech)
Investigative Police Specialist
Investigator
Latent Fingerprint Examiner
Latent Print Examiner
Parts Identification Technician (Parts Identification Tech)
Police Crime Scene Technician (Police Crime Scene Tech)
Police Evidence Specialist
Police Investigator
Police Officer
Site Identification Specialist
Salary Information
Police Identification and Records Officers: $93,580 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Record crime or accident scene evidence with video or still cameras. | General |
| Testify at legal or legislative proceedings. | General |
| Examine crime scenes to obtain evidence. | General |
| Process forensic or legal evidence in accordance with procedures. | General |
| Respond to emergencies to provide assistance. | General |
| Document legal or regulatory information. | General |
| Write operational reports. | General |
| Use databases to locate investigation details or other information. | General |
| Collaborate with law enforcement or security agencies to share information. | General |
| Direct employee training programs. | General |
| Interview people to gather information about criminal activities. | General |
| Draw detailed or technical illustrations. | General |
| Record information about suspects or criminals. | General |
| Analyze crime scene evidence. | Analysis |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Adobe Photoshop | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Linux | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Visio | Process mapping and design software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Computer aided composite drawing software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| DeChant Consulting Services iWitness | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| DesignWare 3D EyeWitness | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Digital Image Management Solutions Crime Scene | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Eos Systems PhotoModeler | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Image enhancement software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| SmartDraw Legal | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| The CAD Zone The Crime Zone | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Trancite Logic Systems ScenePD | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Visual Statement Vista FX3 CSI | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| DataWorks Plus Digital CrimeScene | Data base user interface and query software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System IAFIS | Data base user interface and query software |
| National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database | Data base user interface and query software |
| National Integrated Ballistics Information Network NIBIN | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Certified Analyst - i2 Analysts Notebook V9 | IBM Corporation | Not Available |
| The Certified Information Privacy Professional | International Association of Privacy Professionals | Not Available |
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