Police Identification & Records Officers
Crime Scene Investigator (CSI), Crime Scene Technician, Criminalist, Forensic Specialist
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What they do:
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.
Knowledge
Safety and Government
- law and government
- public safety and security
Business
- administrative services
- customer service
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
Skills
Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- talking to others
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilities
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
- order or arrange things
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Stress Tolerance
- Initiative
- Achievement/Effort
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Graphics or photo imaging software
- DesignWare 3D EyeWitness
- Digital Image Management Solutions Crime Scene
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Data base user interface and query software
- Microsoft Access
- National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database
Education
Education: (rated 3 of 5)
high school diploma/GED or
some college
usually needed
some college
usually needed
Job Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
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