Forensic Science Technicians   19-4092

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

Description

Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry.

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Occupation Details

 

Location

Florida

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree

Growth Opportunity

14.60% growth rate
260 annual job openings

Wage Range

$28/hour 21.96 28.41 50th percentile 36.00

Required Work Experience

None

On-The-Job Training

Moderate-term on-the-job training
(1 to 12 months)

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