Process scenes, preserve evidence, deliver justice
Crime scene forensic scientists secure scenes, document conditions, collect and preserve physical evidence, and analyze findings to support criminal investigations. They bridge the work of patrol officers, detectives, lab analysts, and the courts.
You roll up to a scene at 2 AM, suit up in PPE, photograph the entry point, sketch the room, lift latent prints, swab biological evidence, and bag firearm casings — then log every item into chain of custody before heading to the lab.
Start the free Forensic Scientist (Crime Scene) Career Explorer — short videos, quick quiz questions and a certificate.