Police Identification and Records Officers
Tasks Include:
- Photograph crime or accident scenes for evidence records.
- Testify in court and present evidence.
- Dust selected areas of crime scene and lift latent fingerprints, adhering to proper preservation procedures.
- Look for trace evidence, such as fingerprints, hairs, fibers, or shoe impressions, using alternative light sources when necessary.
- Package, store and retrieve evidence.
- Maintain records of evidence and write and review reports.
- Submit evidence to supervisors, crime labs, or court officials for legal proceedings.
- Serve as technical advisor and coordinate with other law enforcement workers or legal personnel to exchange information on crime scene collection activities.
- Coordinate or conduct instructional classes or in-services, such as citizen police academy classes and crime scene training for other officers.
- Analyze and process evidence at crime scenes, during autopsies, or in the laboratory, wearing protective equipment and using powders and chemicals.
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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Projections Quick View:
Virginia: +1.2%
National: -0.8%
Education
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Job Zone:
Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Income Range:
Highest ($50,000 and up)
Median Earnings:
National
$86,280.00
State
$93,500.00
Regional
Police Identification and Records Officers
Description
Career Cluster: | Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security |
Collect evidence at crime scene, classify and identify fingerprints, and photograph evidence for use in criminal and civil cases.
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Police Identification and Records Officers
Education
Required Level of Education
- Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) = 27.55%
- Bachelor's Degree = 26.04%
- Master's Degree = 21.72%
- High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) = 13.24%
- 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) = 8.33%
- Some College Courses = 3.13%
Related Work Experience
- None = 51.44%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 46.06%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 1.61%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 0.45%
- Over 10 years = 0.45%
On-Site or In-Plant Training
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 37.04%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 34.89%
- Up to and including 1 month = 13.24%
- None = 12.25%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 2.14%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 0.45%
On-the-Job Training
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 39.82%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 24.57%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 18.09%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 15.08%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 2.44%
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Police Identification and Records Officers
Tasks
Core Tasks Include:
- Photograph crime or accident scenes for evidence records.
- Testify in court and present evidence.
- Dust selected areas of crime scene and lift latent fingerprints, adhering to proper preservation procedures.
- Look for trace evidence, such as fingerprints, hairs, fibers, or shoe impressions, using alternative light sources when necessary.
- Package, store and retrieve evidence.
- Maintain records of evidence and write and review reports.
- Submit evidence to supervisors, crime labs, or court officials for legal proceedings.
- Serve as technical advisor and coordinate with other law enforcement workers or legal personnel to exchange information on crime scene collection activities.
- Coordinate or conduct instructional classes or in-services, such as citizen police academy classes and crime scene training for other officers.
- Analyze and process evidence at crime scenes, during autopsies, or in the laboratory, wearing protective equipment and using powders and chemicals.
- Create sketches and diagrams, by hand or computer software, to depict crime scenes.
Supplemental Tasks Include:
- Perform emergency work during off-hours.
- Process film and prints from crime or accident scenes.
- Identify, compare, classify, and file fingerprints, using systems such as Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) or the Henry Classification System.
- Interview victims, witnesses, suspects, and other law enforcement personnel.
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Police Identification and Records Officers
Tools and Technology
Tools Include:
- Still cameras (35 millimeter cameras)
- Adjustable widemouth pliers
- Pullers (Automobile door handle removers)
- Axes
- Hazardous material protective apparel (Biohazard suits)
- Biological evidence collection kits (Blood collection kits)
- Bolt cutters
- Alcohol analysers (Breathalyzers)
- Bullet proof vests (Bulletproof vests)
- Camera lenses or filters (Camera lens filters)
- Hammers (Claw hammers)
- Binocular light compound microscopes (Compound light microscopes)
- Rulers (Crime scene rulers)
- Tape measures (Crime scene tape measures)
- Biological evidence collection kits (Deoxyribonucleic acid DNA collection kits)
- Desktop computers
- Digital cameras
- Digital camcorders or video cameras (Digital video cameras)
- Measuring wheels for distance (Distance measuring wheels)
- Narcotic test kits (Drug testing kits)
- Distance meters (Electronic measuring devices)
- Footprint lifters (Electrostatic dust lifters)
- Laboratory scalpels (Evidence collection scalpels)
- Laboratory scissors (Evidence scissors)
- Laboratory tools (Evidence tweezers)
- Masks or accessories (Filter masks)
- Fingerprint applicators or brushes (Fingerprint brushes)
- Fingerprint latent print kits (Fingerprint evidence kits)
- Biometric identification equipment (Fingerprint scanners)
- Footwear covers (Footwear protectors)
- Fume hoods or cupboards (Fume hoods)
- Geological compasses
- Laboratory vials (Glass evidence vials)
- Saws (Hacksaws)
- Handheld thermometer (Handheld digital thermometers)
- Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers (Handheld evidence collection computers)
- Ultraviolet UV lamps (High wavelength ultraviolet UV light)
- Footprint lifters (Impression casting kits)
- Infrared lamps (Infrared light sources)
- Instant print cameras
- Notebook computers (Laptop computers)
- Lasers (Laser trajectory pointers)
- Ultraviolet UV lamps (Low wavelength ultraviolet UV light)
- Forensic magnifiers (Magnifying glasses)
- Metal detectors
- Microscope slides
- Notebook computers (Mobile data computers)
- Camera lenses or filters (Orange filter lenses)
- Personal computers
- Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers (Personal digital assistants PDA)
- Screwdrivers (Phillips head screwdrivers)
- Camera lenses or filters (Polarized filter lenses)
- Lasers (Portable lasers)
- Gas generators (Power generators)
- Protective gloves
- Pry bars
- Camera lenses or filters (Red filter lenses)
- Respirators
- Forensic magnifiers (Ridge counters)
- Safety glasses
- Shovels
- Socket sets (Socket wrench sets)
- Screwdrivers (Straight screwdrivers)
- Camera lenses or filters (Telephoto camera lenses)
- Two way radios
- Utility knives
- Locking pliers (Vise grip pliers)
- Camera lenses or filters (Wide angle camera lenses)
- Wire cutters
- Wood chisels
- Camera lenses or filters (Yellow filter lenses)
Technologies Include:
- Charting software
- Microsoft Office Visio
- Data base user interface and query software
- Database software
- DataWorks Plus Digital CrimeScene
- Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System IAFIS
- National Crime Information Center NCIC database
- National Integrated Ballistics Information Network NIBIN
- Graphics or photo imaging software
- Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop software
- Computer aided composite drawing software
- DeChant Consulting Services iWitness
- DesignWare 3D EyeWitness
- Digital Image Management Solutions Crime Scene
- Eos Systems PhotoModeler
- Image enhancement software
- SmartDraw.com SmartDraw Legal
- The CAD Zone The Crime Zone
- Trancite Logic Systems ScenePD
- Visual Statement Vista FX3 CSI
- Internet browser software
- Web browser software
- Office suite software
- Microsoft Office software
- Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
- Word processing software
- Microsoft Word
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Police Identification and Records Officers
Additional Resources
Information about entrance requirements may be obtained from Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies.
Further information about qualifications for employment as a FBI Special Agent is available from the nearest State FBI office. The address and phone number are listed in the local telephone directory.
http://www.fbi.gov
Information about qualifications for employment as a DEA Special Agent is available from the nearest DEA office or call (800) DEA-4288
http://www.usdoj.gov/dea
Information about career opportunities, qualifications, and training to become a deputy marshal is available from:
United States Marshals Service
Employment and Compensation Division
Field Staffing Branch
600 Army Navy Dr.
Arlington, VA 22202
http://www.usdoj.gov/marshals
Information on career opportunities, qualifications, and training for U.S. Secret Service Special Agents is available from:
U.S. Secret Service
Personnel Division
Suite 7400
950 H St. NW.
Washington, DC 20223
http://www.secretservice.gov/contact.shtml
For information on career opportunities and U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms operations, contact:
U.S. Bureau of Alcohol
Tobacco and Firearms
Personnel Division
650 Massachusetts Avenue NW.
Room 4100
Washington, DC 20226
http://www.atf.gov/
Information about careers in the United States Border Patrol is available from:
U.S. Border Patrol
Chester A. Arthur Building
425 I St. NW.
Washington DC 20536
http://www.cbp.gov/
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Police Identification and Records Officers
Knowledge
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
92.25 | Law and Government | Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process. |
67.00 | English Language | Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
66.75 | Public Safety and Security | Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. |
60.25 | Customer and Personal Service | Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
54.00 | Administrative | Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology. |
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Police Identification and Records Officers
Skills
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
72.00 | 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. |
72.00 | Critical Thinking | Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. |
68.75 | Speaking | Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
65.50 | Reading Comprehension | Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. |
59.50 | Writing | Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
56.25 | Complex Problem Solving | Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
53.00 | Active Learning | Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
53.00 | Monitoring | Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
53.00 | Social Perceptiveness | Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
53.00 | Judgment and Decision Making | Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
50.00 | Instructing | Teaching others how to do something. |
50.00 | Time Management | Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
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Police Identification and Records Officers
Abilities
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
75.00 | Oral Comprehension | The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
75.00 | Written Comprehension | The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
75.00 | Inductive Reasoning | The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). |
72.00 | Deductive Reasoning | The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
72.00 | 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). |
72.00 | Near Vision | The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
68.75 | Oral Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
68.75 | Written Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. |
65.50 | 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. |
65.50 | 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. |
65.50 | Speech Clarity | The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
62.50 | Speech Recognition | The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. |
59.50 | Category Flexibility | The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways. |
53.00 | Fluency of Ideas | The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity). |
53.00 | Perceptual Speed | The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object. |
53.00 | Selective Attention | The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. |
53.00 | Far Vision | The ability to see details at a distance. |
53.00 | Visual Color Discrimination | The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness. |
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Police Identification and Records Officers
Work Activities
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
96.25 | Documenting/Recording Information | Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
84.75 | Getting Information | Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
84.50 | Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge | Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
83.75 | Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates | Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
83.00 | Making Decisions and Solving Problems | Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
81.75 | 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. |
81.25 | Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events | Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
77.50 | Working with Computers | Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
76.50 | Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work | Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
73.25 | Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings | Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
73.25 | 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. |
71.25 | Processing Information | Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
69.50 | Analyzing Data or Information | Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
69.50 | Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships | Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
67.50 | Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People | Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
66.25 | Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others | Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
59.50 | Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment | Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft. |
58.25 | Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others | Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
56.50 | Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information | Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
55.00 | Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials | Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
54.75 | Performing General Physical Activities | Performing physical 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. |
51.50 | 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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Police Identification and Records Officers
Work Styles
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
93.75 | Integrity | Job requires being honest and ethical. |
88.00 | Attention to Detail | Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
87.25 | Dependability | Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
81.75 | Initiative | Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
81.50 | Stress Tolerance | Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations. |
81.50 | Adaptability/Flexibility | Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
81.00 | Self-Control | Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
80.50 | Cooperation | Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
79.25 | Analytical Thinking | Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. |
74.25 | Independence | Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. |
69.75 | Persistence | Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. |
69.50 | Leadership | Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. |
65.25 | Innovation | Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. |
62.25 | Concern for Others | Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. |
55.00 | Achievement/Effort | Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. |
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Police Identification and Records Officers
Work Values
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
77.83 | 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. |
66.67 | 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. |
61.17 | 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. |
61.17 | 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. |
61.17 | Independence | Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy. |
58.33 | 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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Police Identification and Records Officers
Work Context
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
100.00 | Electronic Mail | How often do you use electronic mail in this job? |
97.20 | Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job? |
97.20 | Freedom to Make Decisions | How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer? |
97.20 | 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? |
95.40 | Work With Work Group or Team | How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job? |
94.20 | Telephone | How often do you have telephone conversations in this job? |
93.80 | Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions? |
93.60 | Deal With External Customers | How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job? |
93.60 | Structured versus Unstructured Work | To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals? |
92.00 | In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment | How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)? |
91.80 | 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? |
90.80 | Face-to-Face Discussions | How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job? |
88.80 | Frequency of Decision Making | How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization? |
86.40 | Consequence of Error | How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable? |
84.20 | Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job? |
82.60 | Coordinate or Lead Others | How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job? |
81.20 | Outdoors, Exposed to Weather | How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions? |
80.40 | Physical Proximity | To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people? |
79.60 | Time Pressure | How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines? |
75.80 | Responsible for Others' Health and Safety | How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job? |
75.60 | Exposed to Contaminants | How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)? |
74.60 | Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)? |
74.60 | Spend Time Sitting | How much does this job require sitting? |
74.40 | Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets? |
73.80 | Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People | How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements? |
73.80 | Frequency of Conflict Situations | How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job? |
73.60 | Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable | How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable? |
73.40 | Letters and Memos | How often does the job require written letters and memos? |
73.00 | Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures? |
70.60 | Outdoors, Under Cover | How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)? |
69.20 | Responsibility for Outcomes and Results | How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers? |
68.20 | Exposed to Disease or Infections | How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections? |
67.40 | Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting | How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions? |
66.40 | Level of Competition | To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures? |
63.40 | Deal With Physically Aggressive People | How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals? |
60.40 | Exposed to Hazardous Conditions | How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions? |
59.40 | 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? |
59.20 | Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection | How much does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection? |
58.20 | Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | How much does this job require making repetitive motions? |
57.40 | Public Speaking | How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job? |
55.40 | Exposed to Hazardous Equipment | How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment? |
53.40 | Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings? |
53.40 | Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions | How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions? |
52.20 | Spend Time Standing | How much does this job require standing? |
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Police Identification and Records Officers
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
- Overall Experience
- Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
- Job Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
- Examples
- These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, desktop publishers, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters and simultaneous captioners, and medical assistants.
- Education
- Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
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Police Identification and Records Officers
Earnings Benefits*
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
---|---|---|---|
United States | $47,990.00 | $86,280.00 | $110,530.00 |
Virginia | $48,270.00 | $93,500.00 | $138,780.00 |
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
Alexandria/Arlington | $89,139.52 | $145,138.62 | $162,954.19 |
Bay Consortium | $58,002.77 | $106,396.94 | $137,376.91 |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $51,585.19 | $66,873.45 | $93,576.42 |
Central VA/Region2000 | $57,326.52 | $90,504.56 | $103,916.67 |
Crater Area | $53,555.41 | $86,287.14 | $99,335.52 |
Greater Peninsula | $45,233.46 | $64,241.62 | $87,778.65 |
Hampton Roads | $52,005.37 | $87,222.60 | $115,300.03 |
New River/Mt. Rogers | $48,749.54 | $71,142.08 | $93,862.81 |
Northern Virginia | $73,378.82 | $144,203.16 | $159,127.69 |
Piedmont Workforce | $47,510.97 | $65,979.80 | $85,532.50 |
Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
South Central | $52,501.84 | $88,070.27 | $98,407.37 |
Southwestern Virginia | $45,657.82 | $58,402.04 | $73,075.71 |
West Piedmont | $48,452.71 | $50,847.28 | $66,312.17 |
Western Virginia | $50,571.34 | $80,895.96 | $102,185.80 |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
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Employment Projections
Current | Projected | % Change | |
---|---|---|---|
United States | 112,900 | 112,000 | -0.8% |
Virginia | 3,231 | 3,269 | +1.2% |
Region | Current* | Projected | % Change |
Alexandria/Arlington | 550 | 598 | +8.7% |
Bay Consortium | 201 | 214 | +6.5% |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | 353 | 392 | +11.0% |
Central VA/Region2000 | 110 | 108 | -1.8% |
Crater Area | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Greater Peninsula | 133 | 144 | +8.3% |
Hampton Roads | 396 | 408 | +3.0% |
New River/Mt. Rogers | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Northern Virginia | 677 | 738 | +9.0% |
Piedmont Workforce | 136 | 143 | +5.1% |
Shenandoah Valley | 154 | 165 | +7.1% |
South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Western Virginia | 151 | 149 | -1.3% |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
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Military Training
The following military job classifications are available for this occupation:
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These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
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- Accident Investigator
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- Crime Scene Evidence Technician
- Crime Scene Examiner
- Crime Scene Investigator
- Crime Scene Specialist
- Crime Scene Technician
- Criminal Investigator
- Criminalist
- Detective
- Detective Sergeant
- Evidence Custodian
- Evidence Technician
- Field Identification Specialist
- Fingerprint Classifier
- Forensic Investigator
- Forensic Science Examiner
- Forensic Sergeant
- Forensic Specialist
- Identification Officer
- Identification Technician
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- Police Officer
- Police Photographer
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