Crime Scene / Forensic Science Technicians

A Crime Scene or Forensic Science Technician collects and analyses physical evidence from crime scenes. Carefully documents a crime scene and catalogues evidence collected. Conducts laboratory analysis of evidence gathered, uses computer databases to identify evidence, and uses findings to reconstruct crime scenes.

About this Career

Average Salary

£38,783

New workers start at around £26,656. Normal pay is £38,783 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £49,971

Annual Openings

58

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Investigates crimes, including fraud, trading practices and the private affairs of individuals.
  • Supervises and assigns duties to security and detection staff.
  • Analyses security requirements, advises clients, and develops, monitors and improves security measures.
  • Photographs, fingerprints and undertakes other forms of forensic examination at the scene of a crime.
  • Receives distress messages, alerts other appropriate rescue services and participates in search and rescue operations.
  • Broadcasts information on weather and maritime conditions, monitors shipping and provides instruction to navigators.
  • Visits racecourses, greyhound stadiums and betting shops to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
  • Maintains revenue control at breweries, tobacco factories and other premises where dutiable goods are manufactured, processed or stored.
  • Examines passports, visas, work permits and other immigration documents, and allows or refuses entry into the UK.
  • Examines, weighs and counts goods imported by ship or aircraft, ensures that the declared value of goods is satisfactory, and that duties and taxes have been paid.

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