1. BY: EMERALD MOORE CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATOR (CSI)

2. WHY AM I INTERESTED? HOPE TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL IN THIS FIELD. WANTS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CSI LOVES TO BE CHALLENGED REQUIRES A LOT OF THINKING LOVE TO HELP OTHERS I PERSONALLY THINK THIS FIELD FITS MY PERSONALITY.

3. This position is responsible for complex crime scene investigations. Responsibility for the evaluation of the scene. Uses various types of equipment. Develops, secures, and packages physical evidence for scientific evaluation and comparison. Prepares detailed reports on the observations and activities at the scene for the law enforcement agency responsible for the investigation of the crime. POSITION PURPOSE :

5. Knowledge and Experience The crime scene investigator must successfully complete a minimum of 720 hours training in crime scene processing. A minimum of 80 hours training in latent fingerprint processing. 40 hours in major death investigation. 40 hours in advanced death investigations

6. Knowledge and Experience 40 hours in photography 40 hours in blood spatter interpretation and other training courses in arson investigation and forensic pathology. In addition, the crime scene investigator must be certified by the International Association for Identification, Crime Scene Certification Board, within 18 months as a crime scene investigator.

7. EDUCATION COURSES Science Chemistry Anatomy Forensics

8. DEGREES REQUIRED!! At least a 4 year degree in forensic science. Some positions require you have a 4 year degree in science. others only require a GED or High School graduation. If you want to be a Crime Scene Technician you usually need less formal education.

9. Abilities Requires ability to qualify with firearms as required by department policy. Requires ability to conform with the department's physical fitness and defensive tactics standards. Requires ability to operate and maintain assigned police vehicle and equipment. Be able to effectively and accurately document enforcement and investigative activities in handwritten reports.

10. DIFFERENT POSITIONS Crime Scene Technician: $51,204 — $63,444 Identification Technician: $44,740 — $73,965 Latent Print Technician: $38,822 — $64,704 Forensic Scientist Trainee: $46,815 — $78,319 Crime Scene Section Supervisor: $65,813 — $98,197 Criminalist: $65,645 — $102,190

11. Monetary Compensation/Pay The nationwide average salary for a Crime Scene Investigator is approximately $42,000 annually. Makes at least 3,000 a week. 1,000$ is the beginning pay. Hourly $16.58

13. Who's at the Scene? Police officers CSI unit District attorney (sometimes) Medical examiner Specialists Detectives

14. SCIENCE RELATED THIS FIELD IS USED IN SCIENCE BECAUSE IT REQUIRES A LOT OF THINKING. THIS YEAR IN SCIENCE I HAVE LEARNED A LOT DEALING WITH BLOOD AND DNA. SCIENCE IS RELATED BECAUSE YOU ARE DEALING WITH DIFFERENT FINGERPRINTS AND DNA. YOU ARE USING SCIENTIFIC TOOLS TO FIND DIFFERENT THINGS.