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Job Description
Collect evidence at crime scene, classify and identify fingerprints, and photograph evidence for use in criminal and civil cases.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 33-3021.02
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Police Identification and Records Officers”.
Also Known As…
- Police Identification and Records Officers
- Latent Print Examiner
- Latent Fingerprint Examiner
- Identification Technician
- Identification Officer
- Forensic Specialist
- Field Identification Specialist
- Criminalist
- Crime Scene Technician
- Crime Scene Investigator
- Crime Scene Evidence Technician
- Site Identification Specialist
- Sergeant
- Police Photographer
- Police Officer
- Police Investigator
- Police Evidence Technician
- Police Detective
- Police Crime Scene Technician
- Parts Identification Technician
- Forensic Sergeant
- Forensic Science Examiner
- Forensic Investigator
- Fingerprint Classifier
- Evidence Technician
- Evidence Custodian
- Detective Sergeant
- Detective
- Cyber Forensic Specialist
- Criminal Records Technician
- Crime Victim Specialist
- Crime Scene Specialist
- Crime Scene Examiner
- Crime Lab Analyst (Crime Laboratory Analyst)
- Corrections Identification Technician
- Computer Forensic Specialist
- Computer Forensic Examiner
- Accident Investigator
- Accident Examiner
Tasks for “Criminal Investigator”
- Coordinate or conduct instructional classes or in-services, such as citizen police academy classes and crime scene training for other officers.
- Interview victims, witnesses, suspects, and other law enforcement personnel.
- Perform emergency work during off-hours.
- Analyze and process evidence at crime scenes and in the laboratory, wearing protective equipment and using powders and chemicals.
- Look for trace evidence, such as fingerprints, hairs, fibers, or shoe impressions, using alternative light sources when necessary.
- Serve as technical advisor and coordinate with other law enforcement workers or legal personnel to exchange information on crime scene collection activities.
- Submit evidence to supervisors, crime labs, or court officials for legal proceedings.
- Identify, compare, classify, and file fingerprints, using systems such as Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) or the Henry Classification System.
- Process film and prints from crime or accident scenes.
- Photograph crime or accident scenes for evidence records.
- Dust selected areas of crime scene and lift latent fingerprints, adhering to proper preservation procedures.
- Package, store and retrieve evidence.
- Testify in court and present evidence.
- Maintain records of evidence and write and review reports.
Related Technology & Tools
- Distance measuring wheels
- Footwear protectors
- Wire cutters
- High wavelength ultraviolet UV light
- Impression casting kits
- Orange filter lenses
- Handheld evidence collection computers
- Camera lens filters
- Axes
- Fingerprint scanners
- Glass evidence vials
- Digital cameras
- Telephoto camera lenses
- Two way radios
- Fingerprint brushes
- Safety glasses
- Desktop computers
- Claw hammers
- Adjustable widemouth pliers
- Shovels
- Fume hoods
- Breathalyzers
- Wide angle camera lenses
- Evidence tweezers
- Fingerprint evidence kits
- Microscope slides
- Personal computers
- Socket wrench sets
- Personal digital assistants PDA
- Protective gloves
- Bulletproof vests
- Vise grip pliers
- Compound light microscopes
- Bolt cutters
- Low wavelength ultraviolet UV light
- Utility knives
- Portable lasers
- Handheld digital thermometers
- Digital video cameras
- Mobile data computers
- Filter masks
- Ridge counters
- Respirators
- Deoxyribonucleic acid DNA collection kits
- Laser trajectory pointers
- Instant print cameras
- Yellow filter lenses
- Hacksaws
- Crime scene rulers
- Metal detectors
- Crime scene tape measures
- Wood chisels
- Straight screwdrivers
- Red filter lenses
- Pry bars
- Magnifying glasses
- Power generators
- Evidence scissors
- Evidence collection scalpels
- 35 millimeter cameras
- Electronic measuring devices
- Phillips head screwdrivers
- Polarized filter lenses
- Electrostatic dust lifters
- Laptop computers
- Blood collection kits
- Biohazard suits
- Infrared light sources
- Drug testing kits
- Automobile door handle removers
- Geological compasses
- Web browser software
- Digital Image Management Solutions Crime Scene
- The CAD Zone The Crime Zone
- Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
- SmartDraw.com SmartDraw Legal
- DataWorks Plus Digital CrimeScene
- National Integrated Ballistics Information Network NIBIN
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Database software
- National Crime Information Center NCIC database
- DeChant Consulting Services iWitness
- Visual Statement Vista FX3 CSI
- Microsoft Office
- Image enhancement software
- DesignWare 3D EyeWitness
- Microsoft Visio
- Eos Systems PhotoModeler
- Trancite Logic Systems ScenePD
- Computer aided composite drawing software
- Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System IAFIS