Police Identification and Records Officers

• Maintain records of evidence and write and review reports.
• Package, store and retrieve evidence.
• Dust selected areas of crime scene and lift latent fingerprints, adhering to proper preservation procedures.
• Analyze and process evidence at crime scenes and in the laboratory, wearing protective equipment and using powders and chemicals.
• Identify, compare, classify, and file fingerprints, using systems such as Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) or the Henry Classification System.
• Submit evidence to supervisors, crime labs, or court officials for legal proceedings.
• Photograph crime or accident scenes for evidence records.
• Look for trace evidence, such as fingerprints, hairs, fibers, or shoe impressions, using alternative light sources when necessary.
• Testify in court and present evidence.
• 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.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Police Identification and Records Officers.

• 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.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Police Identification and Records Officers.