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Police Identification and Records Officers

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

$91,100
Median Pay
Less than 6 months
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Score 3/6: balanced factors means AI will assist but humans remain essential (estimated from legacy data)

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AI Exposure
Medium+1

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Job Growth
Stable+1

0% projected (2024-2034)

Human Advantage
Moderate+1

EPOCH score: 18/25

Total Score3/6
Methodology: v2.0 - GPTs are GPTs / BLS / EPOCH Additive ScoringUpdated: 2026-01-09
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Key Responsibilities

  • Photograph crime or accident scenes for evidence records.
  • Maintain records of evidence and write and review reports.
  • Submit evidence to supervisors, crime labs, or court officials for legal proceedings.
  • Testify in court and present evidence.
  • Look for trace evidence, such as fingerprints, hairs, fibers, or shoe impressions, using alternative light sources when necessary.
  • Dust selected areas of crime scene and lift latent fingerprints, adhering to proper preservation procedures.
  • Analyze and process evidence at crime scenes, during autopsies, or in the laboratory, wearing protective equipment and using powders and chemicals.
  • Package, store and retrieve evidence.
  • Process film and prints from crime or accident scenes.
  • Take fingerprints.

Education & Training

Typical Entry Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Time to Job Ready

1-3 years

Based on Job Zone 3. For formal education duration only, see education_duration.

Technology Skills

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Key Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingNear VisionWritten ExpressionSpeech RecognitionSpeech Clarity

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Compensation Details

$50,670
10th Percentile
$91,100
Median
$154,360
90th Percentile

Based on 106,730 employed workers

Also Known As

Accident ExaminerAccident InvestigatorAccident ReconstructionistCommunity Service OfficerComputer Forensic ExaminerComputer Forensic SpecialistCorrections Identification TechnicianCrime Lab Analyst (Crime Laboratory Analyst)Crime Scene Evidence TechnicianCrime Scene Examiner

Data from O*NET 30.1 and BLS Occupational Employment Statistics

O*NET Code: 33-3021.02