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Most Often Full Time Gigs Crime Scene Investigator Pam O’Neill Crime Scene Investigator Process the crime scene by: Locating items of evidence that pertain to the crime Documenting the scene (photographs, sketches, and detailed notes) Collecting evidence for further analysis Education College degree in general studies, criminal justice, or forensics Courses in basic computer training, drafting, and photography recommended Different levels of certification Level I -- Crime Scene Technician Level II -- Crime Scene Analyst Level III -- Senior Crime Scene Analyst. Responsibilities Processes all evidence at the scene and distributes for proper analysis Criminalistics A Criminalist Job Description Analyze, compare, identify interpret physical evidence Identify evidence link: Suspect Victim crime scene …through the physical evidence Education Bachelor’s in chemistry, biology, physics, molecular biology or a related science Can be general or get into many specialties like: Hair fibers DNA Glass Fingerprints Forensic Laboratory Director Drake Kelley Forensic Laboratory Director Job Description: Plan and direct the work of others working in the lab as well as instructing them in their duties Also must be effective in dealing with governmental officials and the general public in order to establish and maintain effective working relationships Forensic Laboratory Director Knowledge and Education Required: Must have at least a bachelor’s degree in a physical/natural science. Most directors intern for little or no pay to gain their experience Chemistry, physics, and mechanics Criminal court procedures and practices State, federal, and local criminal laws Budget management and leadership experience Forensic Laboratory Director Examples of work: Plan, organize, and direct the crime lab Develop and administer a budget for the lab Assure compliance with operating standards in the lab Source: State of MN Job Class Specifications Forensic Toxicology Amie Barber What is Forens