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