Crime Scene Investigator

As a crime scene investigator, you work at the scene of crimes, collecting evidence and clues. You photograph everything, collect samples like blood and fingerprints, and send them to the lab for testing. Your job is to be thorough and careful so nothing is missed and the evidence is not damaged.

You need a steady eye and attention to detail because small things often matter. You will analyze evidence in the lab using science - studying how blood fell, matching fingerprints to databases, testing fibers and chemicals. You write clear notes and reports about what you found, and sometimes explain your findings in court. The work can be serious and upsetting at times - you may work at accident scenes or places where people have been hurt - but your evidence helps catch offenders and get justice for victims.