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Job Description
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.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 19-4092.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 60,690.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 29.00
- Currently, there are 14,800 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Forensic Science Technicians”.
Also Known As…
- Forensic Science Technicians
- Latent Print Examiner
- Latent Fingerprint Examiner
- Forensic Specialist
- Forensic Scientist
- Forensic Science Examiner
- Evidence Technician
- CSI (Crime Scene Investigator)
- Crime Scene Technician (Crime Scene Tech)
- Crime Scene Analyst
- Crime Laboratory Analyst
- Wildlife Forensic Geneticist
- Trace Evidence Technician
- Polygraph Operator
- Polygraph Examiner
- Lie Detector Operator
- Keeler Polygraph Operator
- Handwriting Expert
- Forensic Toxicologist
- Forensic Technician
- Forensic Investigator
- Forensic Document Examiner
- Forensic Computer Examiner
- Forensic Ballistics Expert
- Firearms Specialist
- Fingerprint Technician
- Fingerprint Expert
- Fingerprint Classifier
- Evidence Specialist
- DNA Analyst (Deoxyribonucleic Acid Analyst)
- Digital Forensic Examiner
- Criminologist
- Criminalist Technician
- Crime Specialist
- Crime Scene Examiner
- Crime Lab Technician
- Blood Splatter Analyst
- Biometric Fingerprinting Technician
- Ballistics Expert
- Ballistician
- Ballistic Technician
- Ballistic Expert
Tasks for “Computer Forensics Technician”
- Interpret laboratory findings or test results to identify and classify substances, materials, or other evidence collected at crime scenes.
- Confer with ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, documents, electronics, medical, chemical, or metallurgical experts concerning evidence and its interpretation.
- Use chemicals or other substances to examine latent fingerprint evidence and compare developed prints to those of known persons in databases.
- Reconstruct crime scenes to determine relationships among pieces of evidence.
- Testify in court about investigative or analytical methods or findings.
- Review forensic analysts' reports for technical merit.
- 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.
- Collect impressions of dust from surfaces to obtain and identify fingerprints.
- Examine physical evidence, such as hair, fiber, wood, or soil residues to obtain information about its source and composition.
- Prepare solutions, reagents, or sample formulations needed for laboratory work.
- Compare objects, such as tools, with impression marks to determine whether a specific object is responsible for a specific mark.
- Examine firearms to determine mechanical condition and legal status, performing restoration work on damaged firearms to obtain information such as serial numbers.
- Train new technicians or other personnel on forensic science techniques.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus.
- Determine types of bullets and specific weapons used in shootings.
- Analyze gunshot residue and bullet paths to determine how shootings occurred.
- Examine and analyze blood stain patterns at crime scenes.
- Identify and quantify drugs or poisons found in biological fluids or tissues, in foods, or at crime scenes.
- 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.
Related Technology & Tools
- Gel lifters
- Desktop computers
- Utility knives
- Cyanoacrylate fuming chambers
- Reciprocating saws
- Crime scene tape measures
- Laser trajectory kits
- Blood collection kits
- Long-wave ultraviolet UV lamps
- Laptop computers
- Fingerprint evidence kits
- Evidence scissors
- Plastic evidence tweezers
- Plastic specimen jars
- Photo markers
- Personal computers
- Thermocyclers
- Digital video cameras
- Pointed scalpels
- Breathalyzers
- Photographic scales
- Spades
- Insect collection containers
- Protective masks
- 35 millimeter cameras
- Glass specimen jars
- Navigational compasses
- Sexual assault evidence collection kits
- Protractors
- Sifting screens
- Crime scene evidence flags
- Safety glasses
- Deoxyribonucleic acid DNA collection kits
- Stainless steel spatulas
- Body fluid collection kits
- Glassware washers
- Postmortem print spoons
- Gunshot residue kits
- Rounded scalpels
- Medical hemostats
- Microscope slides
- Protective latex gloves
- Biohazard suits
- Spectrophotometers
- Footwear protectors
- UV forensic goggles
- Colored camera filters
- Portable two way radios
- Stainless steel scissors
- Electronic measuring devices
- Steel measuring tape
- Ultraviolet UV lights
- Optical compound microscopes
- Benchtop mixers
- Fingerprint recognition systems
- Stainless steel tweezers
- Fuming hot plates
- Handheld digital thermometers
- Evidence collection containers
- Self-contained breathing apparatus
- Hand held magnifiers
- Distance measuring wheels
- Mobile data computers
- Handheld evidence collection computers
- Inspection mirrors
- Drug testing kits
- Ultraviolet UV camera lens filters
- Shovels
- Portable generators
- Insect swoop nets
- Large format cameras
- Police vans
- Electronic precision balances
- Metal detectors
- Infrared light sources
- Laboratory benchtop centrifuges
- Impression casting kits
- Portable lasers
- Digital cameras
- Electrostatic dust print lifters
- Fingerprint brushes
- Steam sterilizers
- DM2 Bills of Lading
- Trancite Logic Systems ScenePD
- Computer aided design and drafting CADD software
- Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft Word
- SmartDraw.com SmartDraw Legal
- Microsoft Excel
- Midwest Information Systems PAX-it
- The CAD Zone The Crime Zone
- Microsoft Office
- Laboratory information management system LIMS
- Web browser software
- DataWorks Plus Digital CrimeScene
- Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
- National Crime Information Center NCIC database
- Visual Statement Vista FX3 CSI
- DesignWare 3D EyeWitness
- IBM Notes
- Automated Biometric Identification System ABIS
- National Integrated Ballistics Information Network NIBIN
- Combined DNA Index System CODIS
- Graphics software
- Microsoft Access
- Eos Systems PhotoModeler
- Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System IAFIS
- Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mideo Systems EZDoc Plus
- Image enhancement software