Crime scene investigator

Crime scene investigators document and collect physical evidence from crime scenes. The work involves photographing and mapping scenes, identifying and recovering evidence, maintaining chain of custody, and working methodically so that nothing is missed or contaminated before it can be analysed.

They work for police departments and forensic units. The role suits meticulous, methodical people with strong attention to detail who can work systematically at sometimes distressing scenes, follow exacting procedures, and produce the careful documentation and evidence that investigations and trials depend on.