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Police Identification & Records Officers
Also called: Crime Scene Investigator (CSI), Crime Scene Technician, Criminalist
Career Cluster: Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Also called: Crime Scene Investigator (CSI), Crime Scene Technician, Criminalist
Career Cluster: Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
What they do:
Collect evidence at crime scene, classify and identify fingerprints, and photograph evidence for use in criminal and civil cases.
Collect evidence at crime scene, classify and identify fingerprints, and photograph evidence for use in criminal and civil cases.
On the job, you would:
- 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.
KNOWLEDGESafety and Government
- law and government
- public safety and security
- computers and electronics
- English language
- administrative services
- customer service
SKILLSBasic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- talking to others
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
ABILITIESIdeas and Logic
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
- order or arrange things
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
PERSONALITY
People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Perseverance
- Stress Tolerance
- Self-Control
- Cautiousness
- Integrity
- Attention to Detail
TECHNOLOGYYou might use software like this on the job:
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Access
- National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database
- DesignWare 3D EyeWitness
- Digital Image Management Solutions Crime Scene
EDUCATION
High school diploma/GED or Some college
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JOB OUTLOOK
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
Salary: High: $159,410.00
Median: $93,580.00
Low: $54,160.00
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