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