crime scene investigator
Education/ Training/ Certifications:
To become a Crime Scene Investigator first you must have a Bachelors degree. It's important that you have a degree in one of the following fields; Criminal justice, Forensic science, or Biology. Before becoming certified as a CSI agent, a police academy course is recommended. You need to gain work experience, be able to think critically, have problem solving skills and be able to pay attention to detail. Responsibilities/ Daily Activities: A Crime Scene Investigator is a trained officer sent to Crime scenes to collect data. They collect Evidence such as fingerprints, footprints, hair, blood samples, possible weapon remains, and even interview witnesses. They then take this Evidence and piece together possible results as to what happened. CSI Investigators are one of the most important jobs when it comes to finding results. Salary: The average pay for a Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) is $46,164 to $56,523 per year. Pros/Cons: -It would be exciting to collect evidence and try to piece together what happened -I would love analyzing data, creating sketches, taking photos and being involved -I would love being to work to make a difference in the community and to help the family in the case -I would get grossed out and nervous around blood, a body, and or body parts -There would be a lot of pressure on you to find something and piece together evidence -You never know when you are gonna be needed, therefore you are always working Interest in the Job: On a scale of 1 to 10 my interest in doing this job would be an 8. I would love to be there in the action, collecting data and evidence. I think it would be very exciting and there is always a new crime to solve making your job exciting instead of boring. Sources: http://www.crime-scene-investigator.net/becomeone.html http://study.com/articles/How_to_Become_a_Crime_Scene_Investigator_Career_Roadmap.html http://careerbear.com/crime-scene-investigator/article/what-does-a-crime-scene-investigator-do |