Police Identification and Records Officers Go Back to List Collect evidence at crime scene, classify and identify fingerprints, and photograph evidence for use in criminal and civil cases.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Graphics or photo imaging software

Tasks
	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.
	Analyze and process evidence at crime scenes and in the laboratory, wearing protective equipment and using powders and chemicals.
	Package, store and retrieve evidence.
	Perform emergency work during off-hours.
	Process film and prints from crime or accident scenes.
	Maintain records of evidence and write and review reports.
	Submit evidence to supervisors, crime labs, or court officials for legal proceedings.

Skills
	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.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
	Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
	Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
	Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
	Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
	Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Knowledge
	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.
	Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	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.
	Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
	Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
	Telecommunications - Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
	Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal m
	Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $100,361.00 $48.25  $36.61  $40.61 - $48.87  Bridgeport/Stamford $101,667.00 $48.87  $41.83  $46.27 - $47.77  Hartford $94,968.00 $45.65  $34.83  $37.36 - $48.26  New Haven $118,035.00 $56.74  $39.09  $42.85 - $75.79  New London/Norwich $99,619.00 $47.89  $36.50  $39.79 - $51.35

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   67   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer somewhat limited job opportunities.

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