Forensic Science Technician
- Unlock mysteries by analyzing crime scene evidence to aid justice.
- Play a crucial role in solving crimes and ensuring public safety.
- Expertise in unique fields like ballistics and fingerprinting.
💰 Earn $75K-$119K
📚 Bachelor Degree
Overview
Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry.Scoop
Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)
Day-to-Day
- Keep records and prepare reports detailing findings, investigative methods, and laboratory techniques.
- Collect evidence from crime scenes, storing it in conditions that preserve its integrity.
- Testify in court about investigative or analytical methods or findings.
- Use photographic or video equipment to document evidence or crime scenes.
- Visit morgues, examine scenes of crimes, or contact other sources to obtain evidence or information to be used in investigations.
Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Using data or completing tasks
- Working with my hands
- Thinking and problem solving
You are skilled in 💫
- Service Orientation
- Social Perceptiveness
- Writing
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
You value 🙏
- Having support
- Receiving recognition
- Having freedom
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