See who is in the Career Spotlight! What are you dreaming up for your future?

This month the Spotlight is on....

Forensic Science Technician

Forensic Science Technician duties include:

• Use the right methods and tools to collect and store physical evidence.
• Try to imagine how pieces of evidence played a part at the crime scene.
• Look at, test, or do research to find out about evidence, such as fibers.
• Use test results and other findings to try to find a link to the suspect.
• Talk with other experts to find out more about the evidence.
• Write reports of findings and how the investigation and lab tests were done.
• Testify about evidence or lab tests in court.
  

Required Education for Forensic Science Technicians:

• A Bachelor's Degree is required for this job.  It requires about 4-5 years of post secondary education.

The average pay for a FST is $23.14 an hour.

Most FST work for federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. They work in a variety of settings both inside and outside.

The number of jobs for this career is expected to grow much faster than average!!!

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