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