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Police Identification and Records Officers in New York
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 New York the median pay is $101,240 a year, 8% above the national median of $93,790.
$101,240median pay in New York, per year
$77,470–$124,860middle half earn
9,600employed in New York
$93,790U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in New York
1open role like this on employer career sites, 0 in New York 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 New York
Police Identification and Records Officers pay in other states
District of Columbia · $160,760Maryland · $126,730California · $124,840Delaware · $122,050New Jersey · $116,300Washington · $115,790Alaska · $114,940Hawaii · $113,940Virginia · $112,760Massachusetts · $110,150
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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, New York, annual.