Crime Scene Investivator (CSI)
By: Cindy Hoang
Job Description
A Crine Scene Investigator is trained to collect and process evidence, such as DNA, trace, and firearm at the crime scene that will later on be transported to a forensic laboratory. This occupation may also require you to testify in court.
Working Conditions
- Very active on the job
- stressful
- long hours
- On call duty
- working at the crime scene or law enforcement agency lab
Training/Education requirement
- The most appropreate education is a bachelor degree in forensic science, Forensic anthropology, or Forensic biology.
- Forensic degree programs that focuses on criminal justice, molecular biology, and biochemistry.
- Important to specialize on fingerprint analysis, toxicology or DNA profiling,
- Learning evidence retrieval and documentation methods.
Characteristics
- analytically minded
- attentive to details
- leadership
- calm
- honest
- fair
Earnings and Job Outlook
Salary Range: $20,00 to $50,000+
Employment Prospects: Fair
Advancement Prospects: Poor for civilian employment
Ashford University
Bachelors in Social and Criminal Justice program, with a specialization in forensic
Website: http://www.ashford.edu
Location: 400 North Bluff Blvd, Clinton, IA 52732
Phone: (563) 242-4023
Kaplan University
Online program that offers BS Crime Scene Investigation, and BS in Forensic psychology
Website: http://www.kaplanuniversity.edu