crime scene investigator???

Question

im only 14 and ive wanted to become crime scene investigator for a long time and have always thought it was interesting, but i have been hearing its not a good job and it dosent pay that much and stuff like that. i love the show and am inspired by it, but i would like to know if its all that its cracked up to be.

dose anyone even know how mauch the salery is???

Answer 1

From the International Crime Scene Investigators Association website at: http://icsia.org/faq.html

2. What is the role or job description for a CSI?

A job description for a CSI varies throughout the world, each agency defines the duties and role a CSI plays in their department. A generic version is as follows; The CSI is a support person for the investigator in charge of the case. The CSI is responsible for the thorough documentation of the scene(s) and the identification, processing and collection of physical evidence. They need to have an expertise in photography, sketching, processing for latent and patent evidence, which includes but not limited to; fingerprints, footwear impressions, trace, hair & fibers, biological fluid , including DNA potential and blood spatter pattern analysis. Other specialties may be required. The CSI needs to follow the protocol for the packaging, securing and chain of custody for the evidence collected from the scene. The CSI will attend autopsies and assist the pathologist with collection of physical evidence from the body. The CSI needs to take thorough notes to later complete a comprehensive written report. The CSI not only needs above average written communication skills they must also have good verbal skills to work as a liaison between the investigators, pathologists and prosecuting attorneys. They are required to give accurate and comprehensive testimony in a court of law. The CSI is required to work long hours, be agile and heavy lifting is required. The must be able to maintain their equipment, keep updated on all techniques and methodology, use deductive and inductive reasoning and perform a systematic search of the crime scene.

3. What is the average salary for a CSI?

The salary range for a CSI here in the USA ranges from about $20,000 to over $50,000. The difference in the salary range is mainly geographical but also is based on education, training and experience level.

Answer 2

If I understand your question correctly, yes there is a difference. An investigator is a certified LE officer (a cop) while a tech is just that an expert with a skill set that is used by investigators to solve the crime (may or may not be a cop). Could be different in some states.

Answer 3

the chances of becoming a CSI is about 1%. So i give you all the luck in the world