Police Identification & Records Officers
Also called: Crime Scene Technician, Crime Scene Investigator, Criminalist, Forensic Specialist
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:
- Maintain records of evidence and write and review reports.
- Package, store and retrieve evidence.
- Analyze and process evidence at crime scenes and in the laboratory, wearing protective equipment and using powders and chemicals.
Safety and Government
Arts and Humanities
Business
Education and Training
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
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Verbal
Ideas and Logic
Attention
Hand and Finger Use
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People interested in this work like activities that include
data, detail, and regular routines. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Graphics or photo imaging software
Data base user interface and query software
Spreadsheet software
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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