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What are the Requirements to Become a Crime Scene Investigator?

Enter an exciting career investigating crime scenes by identifying, collecting, and analyzing physical evidence that you obtain at crime scenes. Crime scene investigators are also known as crime scene analysts, crime scene technicians, criminalistics officers, evidence technicians, forensic investigators, forensic science technicians, and scenes of crime officers. They are responsible for documenting and processing physical evidence such as fibers, hair, and tissues. They also perform DNA analysis and examinations of firearms or weapons.

What are the Educational Requirements to Become a Crime Scene Investigator?

Each law enforcement agency has educational requirements for crime scene investigators. A bachelor's degree is usually required in order to become a crime scene investigator. Generally, the potential crime scene investigator needs to have completed courses in biology, chemistry, forensic science, math, and science. It may be possible to find an employer who allows an associate's degree in applied science or equivalent. Additionally, an employer may allow a two-year training program with specialized training. It may also be possible to enter this field with no formal college education, but receiving hands-on training and entering the field as a trainee.

Universities and state colleges offer bachelor's degrees and many technical schools or community colleges offer associate's degrees. In additional to receiving formal education you are also trained on how to collect and package the evidence that you collect.

What Other Requirements to Become a Crime Scene Investigator are there?

In order to be successful as a crime scene investigator, you need to have strong computer and organizational skills, sufficient oral and written skills, and be able to work well with others. You must also have the ability to take photographs and use camera equipment.

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