Forensic Careers by Leah Dooley

Forensic Examiner

leahdooley — 2024-02-15 16:10:58 UTC

Explanation ; Forensic examiners are experts in aquiring, preserving, analyzing, and presenting digital evidence from computers and other digital media.

Schooling required ; At least a bachelors degree (4 year) in criminal justice, biology, psychology, or a related field. Following that, medical school for at least another 4 years. Fees can range from $8,736 to $58,640.

Internship needs ; 20 hours a week for 10-12 weeks. Should be pursuing a degree in forensic science.

Pay ; $102,552 to $131,654 per year in Georgia

Location restrictions ; Forensic examiners work in laboratories or at crime scenes.

Responsibilities ; They are responsible for reporting their findings through written reports and meetings with lawyers.

Arson Investigator

leahdooley — 2024-02-15 16:12:11 UTC

Explanation ; Arson investigators are responsible for determining who started the fire and acquiring evidence that will lead to the arrest and prosecution of the suspect.

Schooling ; Associates or bachelors in a field related to arson investigation such as fire science, engineering, chemistry, or forensic science. Gain experience through firefighting or law enforcement. Get CFI certified. $29,180 for undergraduate programs.

Internship needs ; could not find

Pay ; $69,669 a year, $33 an hour in Georgia

Location restrictions ; Arson Investigators work in both outdoor and indoor conditions.

Responsibilities ; Examine the physical attributes of a fire scene and identify and collect physical evidence from the scene.

Crime Scene Investigator

leahdooley — 2024-02-15 16:12:31 UTC

Explanation ; Crime scene investigators are in charge of extracting every possible piece of evidence from a crime scene.

Schooling ; At least an associate in chemistry, forensics, or a related field. On the job training, and CSI certificate and licensure. $5,000 to $30,000

Internship needs ; Enrollment in a relevant degree program. Many internships are only open to applicants in a four-year criminal justice or forensic science degree.

Pay ; $53,688 yearly or $25.81 an hour in Georgia

Location restrictions ; They usually are working on crime scenes.

Responsibilities ; They take pictures and physical measurements of the scene, identify and collect forensic evidence, and maintain proper chain of custory of the evidence.

Toxicologist

leahdooley — 2024-02-15 16:12:49 UTC

Explanation ; A scientist who typically works with chemicals and other substances to determine if they are toxic or harmful to humans and other living organisms.

Schooling ; A bachelors in life sciences or physical sciences. A good background in Chemistry and coursework in pharmacology and toxicology. Many have masters or doctoral degrees. $11,870 to $28,821

Internship needs ; 6 week internship 30-40 hours a week. Students enrolled at a university whose degree program requires internship for graduation.

Pay ; $82,610 yearly in Georgia

Location restrictions ; They work in laboratories

Responsibilities ; They are responsible for finding out how chemicals and substances affect living systems.