Police Identification and Records Officers

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Police Identification and Records Officers does

You manage criminal records, fingerprint files, and identification systems while maintaining accurate law enforcement databases. Your precise documentation supports investigations and public safety operations.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a associate degree. About 2 years.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$7,500. Estimated payback: ~1 year. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• Security Guards — $38,020/yr
• Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers — $76,210/yr
• Customs and Border Protection Officers — $76,210/yr
• Correctional Officers and Jailers — $58,940/yr
• Firefighters — $59,280/yr