Forensic Science Technicians
SOC Code: 19-4092
Forensic Science Technicianss collect evidence from crime scenes, storing it in conditions that preserve its integrity. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 88.9/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Speaking, Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension.
AI-Proof Score: 88.9 — Very High
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Median Salary
$67,440
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Job Growth
12.8%
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Training Time
Medium preparation (1-2 years)
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Job Zone
Zone 3 / 5
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Training Cost
~$15,000
Key Skills
- •Speaking
- •Critical Thinking
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Active Listening
- •Writing
Common Tasks
- ✓Collect evidence from crime scenes, storing it in conditions that preserve its integrity.
- ✓Keep records and prepare reports detailing findings, investigative methods, and laboratory techniques.
- ✓Use photographic or video equipment to document evidence or crime scenes.
- ✓Testify in court about investigative or analytical methods or findings.
- ✓Use chemicals or other substances to examine latent fingerprint evidence and compare developed prints to those of known persons in databases.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation