Crime Scene Technology (2435)
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At a Glance
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This degree program will prepare the student to operate behind the yellow crime scene tape. Crime Scene Technologists locate, collect, and identify physical evidence used to solve crimes. The student will learn how to properly collect and preserve physical evidence, how to photograph crime scenes, and how to reconstruct crime scenes & vehicle accidents. |
Employment Opportunities |
Upon completion of the program, you may seek employment as a Crime Scene Investigator or Evidence Technician for law enforcement agencies, medical examiner's office, legal firms, the insurance industry or private forensic labs. Forensic Science Technicians (Crime Scene) investigate crimes by collecting and analyzing physical evidence. Often, they specialize in areas such as DNA analysis or firearm examination, performing tests on weapons or on substances such as fiber, glass, hair, tissue, and body fluids to determine their significance to the investigation.
Ferguson’s (user name & password is pbcc)
International Crime Scene Investigators Association
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Job Outlook |
The job look for Crime Scene Technology is experiencing an average growth. A total of 4,173 average annual openings are expected between 2006-2016.
Choices planner (choose Jump In), choices planner, find Careers by: Alphabetical List, go to “C,”; Criminal Investigator and Special Agent.
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Salary Information |
The average annual wage is $61,152 for Criminal Investigators. The entry annual wage is $41,642 and the experienced annual wage is $70,928.
Salaries vary depending on location, skills, experience, position, education, and organization.
Choices planner (choose Jump In), choices planner, find Careers by: Alphabetical List, go to “C,”; Criminal Investigator and Special Agent
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| Special Skills or Qualifications Needed |
Students should exhibit tenacity and the ability to demonstrate analytical thinking ability. They should also have a scientific aptitude. Crime scene investigators are thinkers, good with details, good with putting pieces of a puzzle together, and curious. Good communication skills are also very important. |
| Career Path Notes |
This program has transfer agreements with Florida International University and University of Central Florida that allows students to transfer course or program credit into a four-year program. For information on transfer agreements, visit www.pbcc.edu/transfer.xml. |
Career Planning Suggestions for Success |
Thoroughly research the occupation and talk with a Crime Scene Investigator in the field. The PBCC Career Consultants Network may have the name of a person you can contact. Refer to the Career Center information listed below.
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| Sources of Additional Information |
Crime Scene Interview DVD
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