How do they match: Forensic Science Technicians

  • Crime Specialist
  • Crime Scene Specialist
  • Evidence Specialist
  • Firearms Specialist
  • Forensic Specialist

  • 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.

  • Analyze data from computers or other digital media sources for evidence related to criminal activity.
  • Analyze DNA data to identify DNA donor profiles.
  • Compare objects, such as tools, with impression marks to determine whether a specific object is responsible for a specific mark.
  • Determine types of bullets and specific weapons used in shootings.
  • Use chemicals or other substances to examine latent fingerprint evidence and compare developed prints to those of known persons in databases.

  • Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists.
  • Interpret research or operational data.
  • Record research or operational data.