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