Forensic Science Technicians
O*NET Code: 19-4092.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
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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💼 Also Known As
BallisticianBallistics Technician (Ballistics Tech)Biometric Fingerprint Technician (Biometric Fingerprint Tech)Biometric Fingerprinting Technician (Biometric Fingerprinting Tech)BiometricianBlood Splatter AnalystComputer Forensics Technician (Computer Forensics Tech)Crime AnalystCrime Lab Analyst (Crime Laboratory Analyst)Crime Lab Technician (Crime Laboratory Technician)Crime Scene Analyst (CSA)Crime Scene ExaminerCrime Scene SpecialistCrime Scene Technician (Crime Scene Tech)Crime SpecialistCriminal Justice TechnicianCriminalistCriminalist Technician (Criminalist Tech)CriminologistCSI (Crime Scene Investigator)
⚡ Skills (17)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Active Listening4/100
Writing4/100
Speaking4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Active Learning3/100
Science3/100
Monitoring3/100
Social Perceptiveness3/100
+ 7 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (32)
🔥Adobe Photoshop
Graphics or photo imaging software
🔥Linux
Operating system software
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Visio
Process mapping and design software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Automated Biometric Identification System ABIS
Data base user interface and query software
0Combined DNA Index System CODIS
Data base user interface and query software
0Computer aided design and drafting CADD software
Computer aided design CAD software
0Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
Office suite software
0DM2 Bills of Lading
Analytical or scientific software
0DataWorks Plus Digital CrimeScene
Data base user interface and query software
0DesignWare 3D EyeWitness
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Eos Systems PhotoModeler
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Graphics software
Graphics or photo imaging software
0IBM Notes
Electronic mail software
0Image enhancement software
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System IAFIS
Data base user interface and query software
0Laboratory information management system LIMS
Analytical or scientific software
0Mideo Systems EZDoc Plus
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Midwest Information Systems PAX-it
Graphics or photo imaging software
0National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database
Data base user interface and query software
0National Integrated Ballistics Information Network NIBIN
Data base user interface and query software
0SmartDraw Legal
Graphics or photo imaging software
0The CAD Zone The Crime Zone
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Trancite Logic Systems ScenePD
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Visual Statement Vista FX3 CSI
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
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📊 Skills Comparison
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Transition Difficulty: Easy (73% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (16)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 3Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 4
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Systems Analysis
Current: 3Target: 4
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Systems Evaluation
Current: 3Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 3
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Learning Strategies
Current: 3Target: 3
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
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Service Orientation
Current: 3Target: 3
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