AI Assistant for Forensic Science Technicians

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.

Medium Preparation Needed

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Core Responsibilities

  • 1Collect evidence from crime scenes, storing it in conditions that preserve its integrity.(Core task)
  • 2Keep records and prepare reports detailing findings, investigative methods, and laboratory techniques.(Core task)
  • 3Use photographic or video equipment to document evidence or crime scenes.(Core task)
  • 4Testify in court about investigative or analytical methods or findings.(Core task)
  • 5Use chemicals or other substances to examine latent fingerprint evidence and compare developed prints to those of known persons in databases.(Core task)
  • 6Measure and sketch crime scenes to document evidence.(Core task)
  • 7Visit morgues, examine scenes of crimes, or contact other sources to obtain evidence or information to be used in investigations.(Core task)
  • 8Train new technicians or other personnel on forensic science techniques.(Core task)
  • 9Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus.(Core task)
  • 10Collect impressions of dust from surfaces to obtain and identify fingerprints.(Core task)

Top Skills Required

Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Writing
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Complex Problem Solving
Active Learning
Science
Monitoring
Social Perceptiveness

Knowledge Areas

Law and GovernmentPublic Safety and SecurityEducation and TrainingEnglish LanguageComputers and ElectronicsCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementChemistry

Technology & Tools Used

In-Demand Technologies

Adobe Photoshop

Other Tools

Automated Biometric Identification System ABISCombined DNA Index System CODISComputer aided design and drafting CADD softwareCorel WordPerfect Office SuiteDataWorks Plus Digital CrimeSceneDesignWare 3D EyeWitnessDM2 Bills of LadingEos Systems PhotoModelerGraphics softwareGuidance Software EnCase EnterpriseIBM NotesImage enhancement softwareIntegrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System IAFISLaboratory information management system LIMS

Daily Work Activities

Getting Information
Documenting/Recording Information
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Working with Computers
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

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