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33-3021.02

Police Identification and Records Officers

Collect evidence at crime scene, classify and identify fingerprints, and photograph evidence for use in criminal and civil cases.

4.4OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Moderate Risk

AI will start nibbling at this role

Safer than 39% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 34% probability of automation for this role
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39%
of jobs safer
626
jobs riskier than this
-0.7%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Human-Centric

This occupation relies heavily on human judgment, empathy, creativity, or physical dexterity that remains beyond current AI capabilities.

Police Identification and Records Officers manage forensic identification and criminal records — work increasingly supported by AI facial recognition (Clearview AI), automated fingerprint identification systems, and AI-assisted evidence analysis. Routine record-keeping and database matching are highly automatable, but evidence chain-of-custody and court testimony require human officers. The role faces moderate displacement pressure through 2027.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$93,580
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
-0.7%
Little or no change
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Job Zone 3 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (2)
Mixed
Active Listening75%
Speaking72%
Service Orientation70%
Coordination68%
Time Management65%

Career Pivot Paths

If you're a Police Identification and Records Officers, consider pivoting toward these lower-risk roles:

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44% automation risk

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →