Police Identification and Records Officers
Collect evidence at crime scene, classify and identify fingerprints, and photograph evidence for use in criminal and civil cases.
About the profession
Collect evidence at crime scene, classify and identify fingerprints, and photograph evidence for use in criminal and civil cases.
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Based on the Police Identification and Records Officers role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Enterprising
Leading, persuading, business
Social
Helping, teaching, working with people
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Junior Police Identification and Records Officer → Practitioner Police Identification and Records Officer → Senior Practitioner Police Identification and Records Officer → Lead Police Identification and Records Officer
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
154K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Go to Career PathCareer levels
Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $50,670 - $76,593/year With equity/bonuses: $55,737 - $91,912 Top markets (SF/NYC): $58,270 - $91,912 Execute core tasks using Active Listening…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Photograph crime or accident scenes for evidence records. 10am, Maintain records of evidence and write and review reports.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $35,469 - $68,934 Year 2-3: Junior level $76,593 - $97,389 Year 4-6: Mid level $97,389 - $105,590 Year 7-10: Senior level $105,590 - $134,860 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Police Identification and Records Officer genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Active Listening and Speaking You communicate…
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