Compare Police Identification and Records Officers & Detectives and Criminal Investigators District of Columbia

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Salary

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Similar skills & knowledge

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Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Speaking
Talking to others.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Police Identification and Records Officers
Police Identification and Records Officers
Very Low
Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Medium

Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

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Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Police Identification and Records Officers
Police Identification and Records Officers
Low
Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
High

Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

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Communications and Media Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Police Identification and Records Officers
Police Identification and Records Officers
Very Low
Communications and Media Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Medium

Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

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Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Police Identification and Records Officers
Police Identification and Records Officers
Low
Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Medium

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

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Sociology and Anthropology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Police Identification and Records Officers
Police Identification and Records Officers
Very Low
Sociology and Anthropology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Medium

Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Police Identification and Records Officers
Police Identification and Records Officers

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Detectives and Criminal Investigators

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

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Licensing for Police Identification and Records Officers
Police Identification and Records Officers

No license found in DC

Licensing for Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Detectives and Criminal Investigators

No license found in DC


Certification

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Certification for Police Identification and Records Officers
Police Identification and Records Officers

2 related certifications

Certification for Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Detectives and Criminal Investigators

17 related certifications

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