criminal investigator

Criminal investigators examine and process the scenes of crimes and the evidence found in them. They handle and protect the evidence compliant with rules and regulations, and isolate the scene from outside influence. They photograph the scene, ensure the maintenance of the evidence, and write reports.

Alternative Labels

crime scene investigator

fingerprint officer

forensic officer

forensic science officer

scenes of crime officer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

document evidence examine crime scenes handle case evidence photograph crime scenes restrict access to crime scene write work-related reports

Essential Knowledge

crime scene preservation forensic intelligence

Optional Skills and Competences

analyse blood patterns assess contamination clean crime scenes comply with legal regulations detect finger prints evaluate forensic data investigate forgery cases maintain operational communications perform drug investigations perform forensic examinations perform laboratory tests perform risk analysis present evidence promote human rights undertake inspections use different communication channels

Optional Knowledge

criminal law criminology

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/3cee6bea-4a19-4511-9bbb-fdf820857555

Status

released

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