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A Crime Scene Investigator plays a critical role in solving the mystery that often surrounds a crime. By bringing life to the silent witness, physical evidence, a Crime Scene Investigator's ability to collect and process evidence can determine not only a suspect, but help successfully prosecute this criminal.
Crime Scene Investigation is not always as it is portrayed on television, but it is a challenging, technical and ever changing career.
Crime Scene Investigator Job Description and Employment Information
Job Description
Respond to crime scenes and other significant events as requested for the purpose of locating, identifying, processing and collecting physical evidence found at those scenes.
Determine what items, areas and surfaces should be processed, as well as what evidence should be collected for further laboratory analysis.
Coordinate and provide crime scene search and processing knowledge at crime scenes.
Collect, preserve and package physical evidence found at the various types of scenes for subsequent laboratory analysis and presentation in court.
Perform specialized types of crime scene processing and documentation.
Document the scene, location and condition of evidence by means of notes, sketches, measurements and photography.
Assist Medical Examiner's Office as needed at scenes of major disasters.
Assist District Attorney's Office with case preparation
Preferred Education
Four year degree in biology, forensic science or criminal justice.
Preferred Experience
Crime scene collection, prior experience with medical examiner's office, or police work.
Hiring Process
All successful applicants will undergo interviews, a background check, drug testing and a polygraph examination.
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