- Maintain records of evidence and write and review reports.
- Package, store and retrieve evidence.
- Submit evidence to supervisors, crime labs, or court officials for legal proceedings.
- Testify in court and present evidence.
- Analyze and process evidence at crime scenes, during autopsies, or in the laboratory, wearing protective equipment and using powders
Fingerprint officer | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Fingerprint officers check and compare fingerprints taken from crime scenes.
Fingerprint officers typically work around 42 to 44 hours per week.
As a Fingerprint officer you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 26,558 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Fingerprint officer
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28,772 GBP
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25,375 GBP
Average salary for part-time Fingerprint officer
Average salary for full-time Fingerprint officer
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13,536 GBP
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13,138 GBP
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26,558 GBP
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25,375 GBP
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28,772 GBP
Salary over time for Fingerprint officer
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24,316 GBP
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24,678 GBP
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24,784 GBP
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25,355 GBP
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26,460 GBP
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26,430 GBP
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26,558 GBP
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26,558 GBP
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28,285 GBP
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Future outlook for Fingerprint officers
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2% yearly wage growth (on average)
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Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Fingerprint officer and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
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Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
Writing Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
What technical skills do I need?
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Things to highlight for your Fingerprint officer interview
Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
