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Getting a Job in Forensics
A Forensic expert is also said to be a CRIMINALIST, so make sure you use this word when searching for jobs

Forensic jobs - some examples

Forensicscientist (entry)
Criminalist (Multiple levels)
Digital forensic
Forensic photographer (entry)
Crime scene investigator
Computer Evidence Specialist
Firearms examiner
links forensic jobs

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Job Ad example: Digital forensic specialist

  • Where: A County Police Department in North Carolina
  • Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in computer science or a closely related field supplemented by specialized training in microcomputers, and/or computer forensics and/or data recovery. 
    • Other requirements/experience: Certification and/or training directly related to the field of computer forensic may substitute for years of experience on a case by case basis. 
    • Must have 2-3 years of work experience in a related computer science field where there is increasingly responsible experience providing technical support for microcomputer systems on multiple hardware and software platforms, preferably in a law enforcement environment; knowledge of information technologies and computer hardware and software specifications in order to utilize specialized tools and procedures to collect, preserve and examine computer related evidence; and certification and/or training directly related to the field of computer forensics may substitute for years of experience on a case by case basis. .
  • Hiring salary range: $40,914 - $49,097/year.