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Crime Scene Examiner

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATOR

1/14/14 BRIANNA FAULK
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WHAT IS A CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATOR?

  • Responsible for gathering and protecting all evidence
  • He or she is usually one of the first responders on the scene
  • Also known as the crime scene examiner
  • More than 12,500 crime scene investigators employed nationwide
  • The BLS is 19% employment growth, which is higher than the national average (14%)
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EMPLOYMEMT OPPORTUNITIES/TRENDS

  • A very competitive field.
  • The higher your degree the better off you are.
  • At least a Associate’s degree or certificate in forensic technology.
  • Jobs are better than the 11% projected for all social science technicians.
  • job openings will vary depending on federal and state law enforcement budgets
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PROS & CONS

  • It specializes in work that not everyone has the stomach to do.(pros)
  • "CSI" the TV show has increased career employment over a year.(pros)
  • If you like mysteries, this job can also satisfy your curiosity.(pros)
  • A crime scene investigator is usually on call 24 hours.(cons)
  • Your around or hear about death everyday.(cons)
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WAGES/HOURS

  • A crime scene investigators salary can range from $35,000-75,00
  • Crime scene investigators in Georgia make around $53,530 annually.
  • Crime Scene Investigators work and earn from $20.40 - $22.00/hr
  • The top 10 percent of them reported an annual wage of $84,980 or more.
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TRAINING AND EDUCATION

  • College? Crime scene investigators need a degree in a natural science.
  • Natural sciences like biology or chemistry, or in forensic science.
  • License? No license is required exempt for drivers license for transportation.
  • Advanced? If you have an advanced leveled degree, your more likely to get hired.
  • Where? Any college that offers natural science courses.
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RELATED OCCUPATIONS

  • Evidence technicians
  • Computer forensics
  • Latent print examiner
  • Forensic Accountant
  • Evidence costodians
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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

  • ICSIA-Stands for international crime scene investigators association
  • www.icsia.org, 15774 S. LaGrange Road Orland Park, IL 60462 Phone: 1-708-460-8082
  • ACSR- Association of crime scene recreation
  • www.acsr.org, 3777 Depot Road, Suite 403 Hayward, CA
  • I am associated with both Organizations including bureau of labor statistics.
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Brianna Faulk