Crime Scene
Investigator

So you are thinking about a career as a Crime Scene Investigator. Great! But before you waste any more time, it would be a good idea to determine if you are suited for a job in this field. A career in this field is not custom tailored to suit everyone. What one human can sometimes do to other creatures is not always a pretty sight to see.

The first thing you should do is Click Here to see a bloody crime scene photo and some other details of what you can expect in this career field.

The second thing you need to do is visit a morgue or a local trauma center. If you cannot stomach a busy weekend night in a local trauma center or morgue then you will surely not be able to stomach some of the gory mutilations or uncommon sights that can be associated with this career field.

You say you have a cast iron stomach and nerves of steel. Okay, let's go!

How to Become
A Crime Scene Investigator

Step 1: Learn about the job. What does a Crime Scene Investigator do? What skills, knowledge and abilities are required? What education and experience is needed to qualify for the job?
Step 2: Prepare for the job. Some positions require you to have a four year degree in science while others only require a GED or high school diploma.
Step 3: Apply for the job. Have a good resume.

For expert help in accomplishing all three steps, please go to Crime-Scene-Investigator.Net. They have information on Inspector everything you need to know about this career field.

Need More Information on
Crime Scene Investigation?

Check out Path of the Hunter - A thorough guide to understanding how to get into the field of criminal investigations and what to do when you get there to be a world-class investigator! Chapters include: The Legal Process: - Defining Criminal Investigation and positioning investigations in a democracy - issues related to arrest, detainment, search & seizure The Investigative Process: - Traits of a good investigator - securing & documenting a crime scene processing fingerprints, blood, semen, & gunpowder residue - analyzing stab and incise wounds, strangulations and gunshot wounds Investigating Murder, Rape, Robbery, Burglary: - Locating, preserving and analyzing evidence of murder and rape - securing and evaluating robbery and burglary scenes - thoroughly documenting the crimes Understanding the Testing Process... on the road to becoming an Investigator: - Preparing for the written & oral tests - learning successful test-taking skills - appealing your test results. Includes free CD-ROM Study Aid to increase understanding and recall! Click Here!

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