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Collect evidence at crime scene, classify and identify fingerprints, and photograph evidence for use in criminal and civil cases.

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Currently Employed: 113,400

Projected Annual Job Openings: 8,500

Typical Hourly Wage: $32.88 - $57.73

Typical Annual Salary: $68,390 - $120,080

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typical training

Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: Less than 5 years work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: 1 to 12 months on-the-job training

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Maintain records of evidence and write and review reports.
Package, store and retrieve evidence.
Submit evidence to supervisors, crime labs, or court officials for legal proceedings.
Testify in court and present evidence.
Analyze and process evidence at crime scenes, during autopsies, or in the laboratory, wearing protective equipment and using powders and chemicals.
Look for trace evidence, such as fingerprints, hairs, fibers, or shoe impressions, using alternative light sources when necessary.
Interview survivors, witnesses, suspects, and other law enforcement personnel.
Photograph crime or accident scenes for evidence records.
Dust selected areas of crime scene and lift latent fingerprints, adhering to proper preservation procedures.
Process film and prints from crime or accident scenes.

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