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