A Day In The Life
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Field of Interest
Salary Breakdown
Forensic Science Technicians
Average
$64,780
ANNUAL
$31.14
HOURLY
Entry Level
$39,760
ANNUAL
$19.11
HOURLY
Mid Level
$63,360
ANNUAL
$30.46
HOURLY
Expert Level
$101,360
ANNUAL
$48.73
HOURLY
Program Recommendations
Forensic Science Technicians
Chandler-Gilbert Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Science, Emphasis in Biochemistry
Associate's Degree
Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Science, Emphasis in Biochemistry
Associate's Degree
GateWay Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Science, Emphasis in Biochemistry
Associate's Degree
Paradise Valley Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Science, Emphasis in Biochemistry
Associate's Degree
Rio Salado College (MCCCD)
Associate in Science, Emphasis in Biochemistry
Associate's Degree
Projected Jobs
Forensic Science Technicians
260
Projected job openings through 2030
Top Expected Tasks
Forensic Science Technicians
01
Keep records and prepare reports detailing findings, investigative methods, and laboratory techniques.
02
Collect evidence from crime scenes, storing it in conditions that preserve its integrity.
03
Testify in court about investigative or analytical methods or findings.
04
Use photographic or video equipment to document evidence or crime scenes.
05
Visit morgues, examine scenes of crimes, or contact other sources to obtain evidence or information to be used in investigations.
06
Reconstruct crime scenes to determine relationships among pieces of evidence.
07
Use chemicals or other substances to examine latent fingerprint evidence and compare developed prints to those of known persons in databases.
08
Interpret laboratory findings or test results to identify and classify substances, materials, or other evidence collected at crime scenes.
09
Collect impressions of dust from surfaces to obtain and identify fingerprints.
10
Review forensic analysts' reports for technical merit.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Forensic Science Technicians
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Law and Government
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Chemistry
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Writing
ABILITY
Flexibility of Closure
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
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