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