JOB DESCRIPTION: A crime scene analyst (CSA), also known as a crime scene investigator or forensic science technician, supports police detectives or other law enforcement investigative teams by locating, collecting, and processing evidence.
EDUCATION: Law enforcement agencies will request widely differing education levels. In some areas with less funding to pay higher salaries, on-the-job training will be provided in lieu of a formal degree. Higher-paying positions generally require a bachelor's or master's degree in crime scene investigation or criminalistics from an accredited college or university. Since the majority of CSAs are law enforcement officers, graduation from a police academy or FBI training may be necessary.SALARY: $56,320 annually
EDUCATION: Law enforcement agencies will request widely differing education levels. In some areas with less funding to pay higher salaries, on-the-job training will be provided in lieu of a formal degree. Higher-paying positions generally require a bachelor's or master's degree in crime scene investigation or criminalistics from an accredited college or university. Since the majority of CSAs are law enforcement officers, graduation from a police academy or FBI training may be necessary.SALARY: $56,320 annually