{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:39:42.570Z","occupation":{"soc":"33-3021.02","title":"Police Identification and Records Officers","group":"Protective Service","sector":"92","jobZone":3,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers law enforcement forensic identification and records functions including crime scene processing, evidence collection and documentation, chain-of-custody management, laboratory and autopsy support, and court testimony across patrol, records, and investigative environments.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Crime and accident scene photographs — capture using department-issued cameras under direct supervision to create initial evidence records.","Evidence logs and basic incident reports — complete using standardized forms under supervisor review in a law enforcement records unit.","Collected evidence packages — label, seal, and deliver to designated supervisors or intake areas following established chain-of-custody protocols.","Latent fingerprint dusting techniques — apply to selected surfaces at controlled practice scenes under the guidance of a senior identification officer.","Trace evidence types such as hairs, fibers, and shoe impressions — recognize and flag for collection during supervised crime scene walkthroughs.","Protective equipment including gloves, masks, and coveralls — don and use correctly before entering any crime scene or autopsy environment.","Evidence storage systems and retrieval logs — navigate and update using department database software under step-by-step instruction.","Office suite and word processing software — use to draft preliminary field notes and supporting documentation in a records office setting.","Oral briefings on scene observations — deliver clearly to supervising officers following a structured reporting format.","Departmental public safety and legal regulations — read and apply basic provisions when handling evidence in routine, supervised assignments."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Crime scene and autopsy photographs — plan, compose, and capture systematically with minimal oversight to document evidence for court-admissible records.","Evidence reports and chain-of-custody documentation — write, review, and maintain with accuracy in a busy law enforcement records environment.","Packaged evidence submissions — prepare and transfer to crime laboratories or court officials in compliance with procedural and legal requirements.","Latent fingerprints — dust, lift, and preserve from varied surface types at active crime scenes adhering to proper preservation and contamination-prevention procedures.","Alternative light sources — operate to locate trace evidence including biological fluids, fibers, and impressions across multiple scene types.","Chemical and powder processing of physical evidence — conduct in a laboratory setting while wearing appropriate protective equipment and following safety protocols.","Database and spreadsheet software — use to query, update, and manage evidence inventories and records efficiently within a records management system.","Court testimony preparation materials — organize and review to support accurate and professional presentation of findings to legal officials.","Critical observations from multiple evidence sources — synthesize using inductive reasoning to identify patterns relevant to ongoing investigations.","Time-sensitive evidence collection tasks — prioritize and coordinate across concurrent assignments in high-pressure field environments."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Complex or large-scale crime scenes — photograph, process, and document autonomously, applying advanced compositional and technical standards for legal proceedings.","Non-routine evidence reports involving conflicting data — analyze, reconcile, and finalize with full accountability in multi-agency law enforcement contexts.","Court testimony and physical evidence — present and defend independently before judges, attorneys, and juries with professional credibility and clarity.","Difficult or degraded latent fingerprint evidence — recover using specialized powders, chemicals, and alternative light sources under challenging environmental conditions.","Trace evidence from diverse substrates including clothing, vehicles, and soil — identify, collect, and package using best-practice forensic methods at active scenes.","Evidence processing during autopsies — perform in coordination with medical examiners, applying full protective protocols and precise documentation standards.","Graphics and photo imaging software — use proficiently to enhance, annotate, and prepare evidentiary photographs for court presentations and case files.","Complex problem-solving across evidence gaps — apply deductive and inductive reasoning to guide investigative direction in consultation with detectives.","Chain-of-custody integrity for high-profile or contested cases — maintain and audit throughout all stages from collection through court submission.","Judgment calls on evidence admissibility and preservation urgency — make autonomously in the field based on legal knowledge and situational assessment."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Departmental evidence collection and records management policies — develop, implement, and update to align with evolving legal standards and best practices.","Emerging forensic identification technologies and methods — evaluate and champion adoption across the identification unit to improve investigative outcomes.","Junior and mid-level identification officers — mentor, train, and evaluate on scene processing, documentation, and court testimony skills.","Agency-wide evidence integrity audits — lead and oversee to ensure compliance with chain-of-custody regulations and court admissibility requirements.","Interagency collaboration with crime labs, prosecutors, and judicial officials — direct to coordinate seamless evidence submission and legal follow-through on major cases.","Quality assurance standards for photographic documentation and forensic reporting — establish and enforce across all identification staff and case types.","Training curricula and standard operating procedures for forensic identification functions — design and deliver using presentation and process-mapping software for the full unit.","Critical incidents involving mass casualty scenes or high-profile crimes — command evidence processing operations, allocating resources and personnel under extreme pressure.","Strategic planning for records management system upgrades — lead in collaboration with IT and administration to modernize database and imaging infrastructure.","Organizational integrity culture within the identification unit — model and sustain through policy enforcement, ethical decision-making, and accountability practices."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}