2. Educational Requirements
Some of the educational requirements for Crime
Scene Technician include
60 credit hours of College
Associate Degree in Science
Recommended to have a degree in Chemistry,
Biology, Criminal Justice, or Crime Scene Tech
3. General Requirements
Good computer, communication, and detail-oriented
nature
Strong Stomach
On Call (nights, holidays, weekends at any hour)
Dedication
Extensive background checks
Polygraph exam/Physical exam
Credit check
Psychological evaluation
4. Job Responsibilities
Attend autopsies
Assist Pathologist with collecting any physical
evidence on the body
Collection and preservation of physical
evidence left at the crime scene
Paperwork
Laboratory work
Testify in Court
5. Salary
The salary of a Crime Scene Technician varies
depending on where in the United States you
live.
National Average is $46,000-$60,000
Average for the Tampa Bay area is around
$51,000
Average for the Miami area is around $65,000
Larger Cities have higher salaries due to
population and higher chance for crime.
6. Employment Outlook
The employment outlook for the Crime Scene
Technician field is positive.
Rapidly growing field
Jobs in this field are expected to increase up to
20% by 2018 which is much higher than the
national average
Techniques expected to improve over time
which would make a CST more important in a
court preceding
7. Employment Outlook (Cont.)
Improving techniques will also increase the
relevance for forensic technicians in general
Continued growth in biotechnology and medical
research is expected to increase the demand
for people in this field and similar fields
8. Miscellaneous Information
Can prove that a crime has been committed
Establish and key elements of the crime
Link a suspect with a scene or a victim
Establish the identity of a victim
Confirm and support verbal witness testimony
Exonerate the innocent
9. Why This Career Suits Me
Cases will always be different
Requires problem solving
Not Typical 9 to 5 career
Want to get the correct people convicted for
violent crimes
