Transcript Careers in Forensics - Calhoun County Schools

Careers in Forensics
• Most careers require a Bachelor’s
Degree in a science
• Most commonly forensic professionals
major in chemistry, biology, physics or
criminal justice
Forensic Toxicologist
• Detect toxic substances in the
bodies being investigated
• Must hold at least a master’s degree in
forensic toxicology
• Ph.D. preferred
• Seek employment in:
– Crime laboratories
– Medical Examiners Offices
– Police departments
– Criminal defense and prosecution
attorneys
– Hospital and Clinical Chemistry
Laboratories
Crime Scene Investigator
• Tasks vary from drug
identification to footprint
examination to chemical
identification
• Minimal 2 year associates degree but
bachelor’s degree preferred
• On-site training
• Seek employment in:
– Crime lab
– Police/Sheriff departments
Forensic Nurse
• Examine rape victims, testify on
behalf of medical examiner
• Licensed Nurse or Registered Nurse
(LPN or RN)
• Specialized graduate degree or on-site
training
• Seek employment in:
– Hospital Emergency Rooms
– State Medical Examiner’s Office
Forensic Odontologist
• Examine bite marks and dental
molds to identify victims and
suspects
• Doctor of Dentistry required with
specialization in forensic science
• Seek Employment in :
–
–
–
–
Crime labs
State Offices
FBI
Medical Examiner’s Office
Document Examiner
• Investigate forgery, document
originality, handwriting
comparisons
• Bachelors Degree required
• On-site training
• Seek Employment in:
– Crime labs
– Local law enforcement offices
– State/Federal Investigations
Forensic Pathologist
• Perform autopsies and examine
bodies involved in unexpected
and violent deaths
• Also known as medical examiner
• MD required, highly specialized
training and years of medical
experience
• Seek employment with:
– State Offices
Forensic Psychologist
• Determine the ability of a suspect
or victim to mentally be able to
withstand trial
• Must have doctorate in counseling or
forensic psychologist and complete
fellowship/internship in forensic
psychology
• Seek employment in:
– State and local agencies
– Private practice
Forensic Anthropologist
• Identify bones and bone structures
• Ph.D. required
• Usually work in a college or university
Forensic Chemist
• Identify unknown substances, drug
residue
• Bachelor’s degree or higher degree in
Chemistry, Biochemistry, Toxicology, or
Pharmacology
• Work in crime labs or private labs
Forensic Entomologist
• Identify time of death based on
presence of insects and other
organisms
• Ph.D. Required
• Work in college or university
Dactylographer
• Identify suspects based on latent
prints
• 2 year associates degree or higher
• On-site training
• Work in:
– Private labs
– Crime labs
– Local departments/offices
Serologist
• Identify and examine body fluids
• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in
biochemistry, statistics, genetics, &
molecular biology
• Work in:
– Crime labs
– Private labs