(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Police Identification and Records Officers
Job Description
Collect evidence at crime scene, classify and identify fingerprints, and photograph evidence for use in criminal and civil cases.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
95
|
Maintain records of evidence and write and review reports. |
94
|
Testify in court and present evidence. |
90
|
Analyze and process evidence at crime scenes and in the laboratory, wearing protective equipment and using powders and chemicals. |
90
|
Look for trace evidence, such as fingerprints, hairs, fibers, or shoe impressions, using alternative light sources when necessary. |
88
|
Package, store and retrieve evidence. |
87
|
Dust selected areas of crime scene and lift latent fingerprints, adhering to proper preservation procedures. |
85
|
Coordinate or conduct instructional classes or in-services such as citizen police academy classes and crime scene training for other officers. |
82
|
Submit evidence to supervisors, crime labs, or court officials for legal proceedings. |
77
|
Serve as technical advisor and coordinate with other law enforcement workers or legal personnel to exchange information on crime scene collection activities. |
74
|
Identify, compare, classify, and file fingerprints using systems such as Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) or the Henry Classification System. |
73
|
Photograph crime or accident scenes for evidence records. |
57
|
Process film and prints from crime or accident scenes. |
49
|
Interview victims, witnesses, suspects, and other law enforcement personnel. |
40
|
Perform emergency work during off-hours. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
73
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
72
|
Processing Information
|
71
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
68
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
66
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
65
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
65
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
65
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
64
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
64
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
63
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
62
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
62
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
62
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
60
|
Getting Information
|
60
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
54
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
53
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
51
|
Interacting With Computers
|
51
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
51
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
51
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
49
|
Thinking Creatively
|
47
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
46
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
45
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
45
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
43
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
43
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
42
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
39
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
34
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
33
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
33
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
32
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
32
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
32
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
29
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
26
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
20
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
16
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|