33-3021.02 · Task explorer
Police Identification and Records Officers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
Collect evidence at crime scene, classify and identify fingerprints, and photograph evidence for use in criminal and civil cases.
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This source lists 16 tasks, including 14 marked Core and 2 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2025.
16 tasks shown
Core · Task 2120 · 08/2025 · Incumbent
Photograph crime or accident scenes for evidence records.
Core · Task 18708 · 08/2025 · Incumbent
Maintain records of evidence and write and review reports.
Core · Task 18709 · 08/2025 · Incumbent
Submit evidence to supervisors, crime labs, or court officials for legal proceedings.
Core · Task 2121 · 08/2025 · Incumbent
Testify in court and present evidence.
Core · Task 2123 · 08/2025 · Incumbent
Look for trace evidence, such as fingerprints, hairs, fibers, or shoe impressions, using alternative light sources when necessary.
Core · Task 2122 · 08/2025 · Incumbent
Dust selected areas of crime scene and lift latent fingerprints, adhering to proper preservation procedures.
Core · Task 21036 · 08/2025 · Incumbent
Analyze and process evidence at crime scenes, during autopsies, or in the laboratory, wearing protective equipment and using powders and chemicals.
Core · Task 2125 · 08/2025 · Incumbent
Package, store and retrieve evidence.
Core · Task 2129 · 08/2025 · Incumbent
Process film and prints from crime or accident scenes.
Core · Task 24007 · 08/2025 · Incumbent
Take fingerprints.
Core · Task 2127 · 08/2025 · Incumbent
Perform emergency work during off-hours.
Core · Task 18711 · 08/2025 · Incumbent
Serve as technical advisor and coordinate with other law enforcement workers or legal personnel to exchange information on crime scene collection activities.
Core · Task 21037 · 08/2025 · Incumbent
Create sketches and diagrams, by hand or computer software, to depict crime scenes.
Core · Task 18712 · 08/2025 · Incumbent
Coordinate or conduct instructional classes or in-services, such as citizen police academy classes and crime scene training for other officers.
Supplemental · Task 18710 · 08/2025 · Incumbent
Identify, compare, classify, and file fingerprints, using systems such as Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) or the Henry Classification System.
Supplemental · Task 18713 · 08/2025 · Incumbent
Interview survivors, witnesses, suspects, and other law enforcement personnel.
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