ONET Occupations » 33-3021.02

Police Identification and Records Officers

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

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.75)
  2. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.16)
  3. Use my brain - Data (3.96)
  4. Listen - People (3.88)
  5. Follow through, get things done - People (3.83)
  6. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  7. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (3.75)
  8. Organize, classify - Data (3.75)
  9. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.75)
  10. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.71)
  11. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.71)
  12. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.65)
  13. Communicate well, in person - People (3.62)
  14. Speak - People (3.62)
  15. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.50)
  16. Use my intuition - Data (3.50)
  17. Perceive patterns - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (3.88)
  2. Critical Thinking (3.75)
  3. Reading Comprehension (3.62)
  4. Speaking (3.62)
  1. Oral Comprehension (3.88)
  2. Written Comprehension (3.75)
  3. Inductive Reasoning (3.75)
  4. Information Ordering (3.75)
  5. Near Vision (3.75)
  6. Oral Expression (3.62)
  7. Deductive Reasoning (3.62)
  8. Written Expression (3.50)
  9. Problem Sensitivity (3.50)
  10. Flexibility of Closure (3.50)
  11. Speech Recognition (3.50)
  12. Speech Clarity (3.50)
  1. Integrity (4.85)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.75)
  3. Dependability (4.60)
  4. Self Control (4.47)
  5. Stress Tolerance (4.32)
  6. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.17)
  7. Independence (4.03)
  8. Analytical Thinking (3.96)
  9. Cooperation (3.95)
  10. Persistence (3.83)
  11. Initiative (3.80)
  12. Achievement/Effort (3.73)
  13. Concern for Others (3.71)
  14. Leadership (3.65)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Documenting/Recording Information (4.47)
  2. Getting Information (4.41)
  3. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.26)
  4. Processing Information (4.16)
  5. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.15)
  6. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.04)
  7. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.01)
  8. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.97)
  9. Analyzing Data or Information (3.75)
  10. Interacting With Computers (3.75)
  11. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.73)
  12. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.72)
  13. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (3.70)
  14. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.68)
  15. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.61)
  16. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.56)
  1. Gather Physical Evidence (4.41)
  2. Identify Fingerprints (4.26)
  3. Identify Firearms Or Weapons (4.26)
  4. Verify Investigative Information (4.16)
  5. Compile Biological Data For Criminal Investigations (4.16)
  6. Conduct Legal Searches Or Investigations (4.16)
  7. Use Chemical Testing Or Analysis Procedures (4.01)
  8. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (4.01)
  9. Follow Law Enforcement Methods Or Procedures (4.01)
  10. Analyze Existing Evidence Or Facts (3.75)
  11. Communicate Details In Protective Services Settings (3.73)
  12. Communicate Technical Information (3.73)