Education/Training/Certifications
- Many entry-level CSI positions require an education in the form of a four-year bachelor’s degree in the field of forensic science or a similar program, although some employers accept candidates with two-year certificates or associate’s degrees for entry-level work.
- Complete no fewer than 50 hours of post-secondary courses related to crime scene processing
- Pass an ICSIA-administered written exam that consists of 100 questions
- Pass a paper test that covers proper processing and handling protocols of a mock crime scene
- Providing photos of a macro photography assessment (must be digital photos)
- Providing photos of a crime scene being processed at night
Documentation for each of these must include:
- Crime scene photos (digital)
- Photos of crime scene evidence (wounds, tool marks, shoe prints, blood spatter, tire tracks, etc)
- List of the evidence found and processed
- Official crime scene report
- Affidavit affirming the integrity of the submissions
Responsibilities and/or Daily Activities
A crime scene investigator, at the scene of a crime, may:
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PROS/CONS of CSIPROS:
Crime scene investigators can choose to focus on one or more areas of interest.A big benefit to the profession is the high compensation, which averaged $55,660 per year.With predicted job increases of 19 percent from 2010 to 2020, crime scene investigators will not want for employment. CONS: Crime scene investigation is stressful work. Long hours are the norm since crimes happen day and night. If you work in a busy metropolitan area, you might get called to a crime scene several nights a week and on weekends. |
Salary Range
annual salary for forensic science technicians is $52,840, with the top 10 percent earning more than $85,210.
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Level of interest for this career
i would give this job a 5 out of 10 because i don't really want to study murders or solve them, i rather be straight in action.
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Documentation of Sources
http://www.crimesceneinvestigatoredu.org/salaries/
http://work.chron.com/benefits-becoming-crime-scene-investigator-10912.html
http://www.crimesceneinvestigatoredu.org/job-description/
http://work.chron.com/benefits-becoming-crime-scene-investigator-10912.html
http://www.crimesceneinvestigatoredu.org/job-description/