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Police Identification and Records Officers in District of Columbia
Police identification and records officers collect and analyze evidence from crime scenes, with a focus on fingerprint classification and identification. They photograph evidence and prepare documentation for use in criminal and civil cases In District of Columbia the median pay is $160,760 a year, 71% above the national median of $93,790.
$160,760median pay in District of Columbia, per year
$114,230–$170,810middle half earn
2,980employed in District of Columbia
$93,790U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in District of Columbia
1open role like this on employer career sites, 0 in District of Columbia or remote
1employer hiring
1posted in the last 7 days
What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingWritingActive LearningMonitoringSocial Perceptiveness
Knowledge areas
Law and GovernmentAdministrativeEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityComputers and ElectronicsCustomer and Personal Service
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Police Identification and Records Officers.
Licenses and training in District of Columbia
Police Identification and Records Officers pay in other states
Maryland · $126,730California · $124,840Delaware · $122,050New Jersey · $116,300Washington · $115,790Alaska · $114,940Hawaii · $113,940Virginia · $112,760Massachusetts · $110,150Oregon · $107,450
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against police identification and records officers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against police identification and records officers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 33-3021.02. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.