Scene of Crime Officer
20AI EXPOSURE TODAY20
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST62%
NOT A FORECAST62%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£22,000 - £28,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
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Scene of Crime Officer
Scene of crime officers collect evidence from crime scenes and help solve crimes. You visit places where crimes have happened, find clues, photograph them, and make sure that evidence is safe so it can help the police catch criminals.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is modest on our index (20), and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPCrime Scene TechnicianIn this role, you’ll assist in the initial investigation of crime scenes, collecting evidence, taking photographs, and ensuring the area is preserved for further analysis.£22,000 - £28,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEScene of Crime OfficerAs a Scene of Crime Officer, you’ll conduct detailed examinations of crime scenes, gather and analyze evidence, and work closely with law enforcement to support investigations.£30,000 - £40,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Forensic InvestigatorAt the peak of your career, you’ll lead investigations, mentor junior officers, and may even testify as an expert witness in court, playing a crucial role in the justice system.£45,000+
There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.