Latent print examiner vs field identification specialist

The differences between latent print examiners and field identification specialists can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a field identification specialist has an average salary of $79,558, which is higher than the $63,258 average annual salary of a latent print examiner.

The top three skills for a latent print examiner include latent prints, afis and processing methods. The most important skills for a field identification specialist are fingerprint cards, afis, and computer system.

Latent print examiner vs field identification specialist overview

	Latent Print Examiner	Field Identification Specialist
Yearly salary	$63,258	$79,558
Hourly rate	$30.41	$38.25
Growth rate	3%	3%
Number of jobs	2,576	51,416
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 66%	Bachelor's Degree, 63%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Latent print examiner vs field identification specialist salary

Latent print examiners and field identification specialists have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Latent Print Examiner	Field Identification Specialist
Average salary	$63,258	$79,558
Salary range	Between $39,000 And $102,000	Between $55,000 And $113,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between latent print examiner and field identification specialist education

There are a few differences between a latent print examiner and a field identification specialist in terms of educational background:

	Latent Print Examiner	Field Identification Specialist
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 66%	Bachelor's Degree, 63%
Most common major	Criminal Justice	Criminal Justice
Most common college	California State University - Bakersfield	Northeastern University

Latent print examiner vs field identification specialist demographics

Here are the differences between latent print examiners' and field identification specialists' demographics:

	Latent Print Examiner	Field Identification Specialist
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 48.7% Female, 51.3%	Male, 40.8% Female, 59.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.8% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 11.3% Asian, 3.0% White, 67.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 8.7% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 11.8% Asian, 2.7% White, 71.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between latent print examiner and field identification specialist duties and responsibilities

Latent print examiner example responsibilities.

Help UI, WIA, and WP staff with data entry when need.
Evaluate and enter suitable prints in the AFIS.
Water and mold restoration including demolition, moisture and humidity readings.
Serve as firstresponder for accidents and disasters, applying cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other life- saving procedures as needed.

Field identification specialist example responsibilities.

Manage a frac crew of 6-12 operators plus a mechanic, electrician and an engineer.
Travele to various county jails to assist in training staff on proper used the new AFIS fingerprint machines.
Work as certified caregiver in assist living facility/private care and participated/train in first aid and CPR.
Provide HVAC services with specific responsibility for identifying repairs and/or placement needs.

Latent print examiner vs field identification specialist skills

Common latent print examiner skills

Latent Prints, 20%
Afis, 17%
Processing Methods, 8%
Physical Evidence, 8%
Identification System, 7%
ABI, 7%