Crime Scene Technology - Forensic Science Associate in Science
Career Prospects
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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.
583 Forensic Science Technicians are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 3.6% over the next four years.
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.
3,745 Supervisors of Police and Detectives are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 1.1% over the next four years.
Inspect buildings to detect fire hazards and enforce local ordinances and state laws, or investigate and gather facts to determine cause of fires and explosions.
1,874 Fire Inspectors and Investigators are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 0.7% over the next four years.
Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.
2,439 Detectives and Criminal Investigators are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 0.2% over the next four years.
Gather, analyze, compile, and report information regarding individuals or organizations to clients, or detect occurrences of unlawful acts or infractions of rules in private establishment.
1,592 Private Detectives and Investigators are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 0.9% over the next four years.
