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Police Records Officer

Police Records Officer

  • Ideal for detail-oriented individuals passionate about justice and organization.
  • Play a crucial role in solving crimes by managing and analyzing vital evidence.
  • Unique chance to work closely with law enforcement and legal professionals.
💰 Earn $96K-$137K
📚 Associate Degree
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Overview

Collect evidence at crime scene, classify and identify fingerprints, and photograph evidence for use in criminal and civil cases.

Scoop

Minimum Education

Associate Degree

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

1 to 2 years

Earnings

$115,090 Med. in CA

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Day-to-Day

  • Maintain records of evidence and write and review reports.
  • Package, store and retrieve evidence.
  • Submit evidence to supervisors, crime labs, or court officials for legal proceedings.
  • Testify in court and present evidence.
  • Analyze and process evidence at crime scenes, during autopsies, or in the laboratory, wearing protective equipment and using powders and chemicals.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Using data or completing tasks
  • Working with my hands
  • Thinking and problem solving

You are skilled in 💫

  • Monitoring
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Coordination
  • Time Management

You value 🙏

  • Having support
  • Accomplishing things
  • Support
  • Achievement
  • Relationships
  • Personal relationships

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