Job title · SOC 19-4092

Crime Scene Investigator / Forensic Technician

Also known as: crime scene investigator, forensic science technician

Overview

Sourced

Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry.

O*NET definition of Forensic Science Technicians (SOC 19-4092) · Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed.

17,980

in government (SOC 19-4092)

94%

of this occupation works for government

$73,540

median pay in government

State · Local

levels of government

Titles employers use

Crime Scene Technician (Crime Scene Tech)CriminalistCSI (Crime Scene Investigator)Forensic ScientistCrime Lab Analyst (Crime Laboratory Analyst)Crime Scene Analyst (CSA)Evidence Technician (Evidence Tech)Forensic Science ExaminerForensic SpecialistLatent Print Examiner

How people usually get in Editorial

science degree + background. Requirements vary by employer; each employer page will list its exact rules.

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership; U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), O*NET 31.0 Database; GovJobs Wiki (editorial). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Requirements

Sourced

Typical entry requirements (BLS, SOC 19-4092)

Education needed to enter: Bachelor's degree
Related work experience: None
On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

Education workers say the job requires

High School Diploma or the equivalent

29%

Post-Secondary Certificate

36%

Bachelor's Degree

15%

Master's Degree

Share of surveyed workers in Forensic Science Technicians (SOC 19-4092) naming each level as required to be hired, 27 respondents, O*NET survey August 2023. Each employer sets its own minimum.

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35 — education and training assignments by detailed occupation (Tables 5.3, 5.4); U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), O*NET 31.0 Database. Data captured September 30, 2026.

How to get hired

Sourced

Forensic science technicians typically need a bachelor's degree to enter the occupation. They may need on-the-job training to attain competency.

From the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile “Forensic Science Technicians”, published August 27, 2026 · Read the full profile. National guidance; each employer runs its own hiring process.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025–35 edition (XML compilation). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Academy and training

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Training to become competent (BLS)

SOC 19-4092: Moderate-term on-the-job training

Preparation level (O*NET)

Job zone: Medium Preparation Needed

Academy length, curriculum and paid-training policies are set by each employer and state; they are part of the employer collection stage.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35 — education and training assignments by detailed occupation (Tables 5.3, 5.4). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Promotion ladder

Editorial

Civil-service class series: civil-service class series I → II → III → senior → supervisor → manager, each with a salary range. Typical structure for a civil-service class series; titles, steps and timing differ by employer.

Trainee / Assistant
Level I
Level II (journey)
Level III / Senior
Lead / Principal
Supervisor
Manager
Director / Division Chief

Source: GovJobs Wiki (editorial).

Pay

Sourced

Federal

$126,300

State

$74,090

Local

$70,030

All government

$73,540

Private sector

$60,210

Median annual wage by employer type, national, May 2025. Federal includes the U.S. Postal Service; state and local include public schools and hospitals.

Employer type	Workers	10th pct.	25th	Median	75th	90th
Federal	120	$90,940	$111,430	$126,300	$151,300	$166,230
State	5,250	$48,420	$59,170	$74,090	$92,420	$111,530
Local	12,620	$49,060	$58,900	$70,030	$97,350	$117,430
All government	17,980	$49,000	$59,090	$73,540	$94,540	$113,580
Private sector	1,140	$37,410	$40,450	$60,210	$85,710	$156,110

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

State government pay plans

Official pay ranges for the job classes that match Crime Scene Investigator / Forensic Technician in 31 state civil-service plans. They cover state employees only, not cities, counties or school districts.

State	Job classes in the state plan	Annual range
Alabama	Forensic Technician, Assoc, Forensic Technician, Forensic Technician, SR, +3 more 6 classes · effective September 1, 2026 · Alabama State Personnel Department	$33,727 – $118,502
Arkansas	Forensic Technician, Forensic Specialist, Forensic Scientist 3 classes · effective July 1, 2025 · Arkansas Department of Shared Administrative Services, Office of Personnel Management	$47,397 – $105,120
Colorado	Forensic Scientist I–VI 6 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration, Division of Human Resources (DHR)	$60,972 – $168,996
Connecticut	Forensic Technician 1 (35 Hour), Forensic Technician 2 (35 Hour) 2 classes · effective June 26, 2026 · Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Statewide Human Resources	$48,193 – $77,966
Florida	Crime Laboratory Analyst, Senior Crime Laboratory Analyst 2 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Florida Department of Management Services (DMS), State Human Resource Management	$47,668 – $102,813
Georgia	Crime Lab Scientist 1–3, Crime Lab Scientist 1 Non Exempt, Crime Lab Scientist 2 Non Exempt, Crime Lab Scientist 3 Non Exempt 6 classes · effective September 17, 2025 · Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS), Human Resources Administration — Compensation	$53,877 – $102,981
Idaho	ISP Forensic Scientist 1–2, ISP Forensic Scientist 3 Lead 3 classes · effective June 8, 2025 · Idaho Division of Human Resources	$49,733 – $128,586
Illinois	Forensic Scientist Trainee, Forensic Scientist I–III, Crime Scene Investigator 5 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Illinois Department of Central Management Services	$63,936 – $140,784
Indiana	Forensic Scientist 4–1, Forensic Scientist E7, Forensic Scientist E6 6 classes · Indiana State Personnel Department	$39,000 – $140,344
Iowa	Evidence Technician, Forensic Science Technician 2 classes · effective June 19, 2026 · Iowa Department of Administrative Services	$47,715 – $70,720
Kentucky	Forensic Technician I–II 2 classes · effective September 16, 2026 · Kentucky Personnel Cabinet	$33,119 – $38,855
Louisiana	Crime Laboratory Analyst 1–4 4 classes · effective January 5, 2024 · Louisiana Department of State Civil Service	$40,830 – $96,325
Maine	Forensic Scientist 1 class · effective August 30, 2026 · Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Human Resources	$56,867 – $79,747
Massachusetts	Forensic Scientist I–V 8 classes · effective July 12, 2026 · Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Human Resources Division (HRD)	$70,521 – $151,675
Michigan	Forensic Technician-E, Forensic Scientist-E, Forensic Technician-A, Forensic Scientist-A 4 classes · effective October 1, 2026 · Michigan Civil Service Commission	$44,138 – $100,256
Minnesota	Trainee-Forensic Scientist 1, Forensic Scientist 1–3 4 classes · effective July 2, 2026 · Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB)	$59,800 – $121,368
Nevada	Forensic Specialist I–IV 4 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Nevada Department of Administration, Division of Human Resource Management (DHRM)	$59,508 – $111,854
New Jersey	Forensic Scientist 1–3 3 classes · effective July 11, 2026 · New Jersey Civil Service Commission	$79,844 – $148,187
New Mexico	Forensic Technician, Evidence Technician, Forensic Scientist, +2 more 5 classes · effective July 4, 2026 · New Mexico State Personnel Office (SPO), Compensation and Classification	$38,885 – $134,063
North Carolina	Evidence Technician, Forensic Scientist I–III 4 classes · effective February 1, 2026 · North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR)	$35,596 – $111,871
Ohio	Forensic Specialist 1 class · effective July 1, 2026 · Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Classification & Compensation	$65,458 – $95,846
Oregon	Evidence Technician, Forensic Scientist (Entry), Forensic Scientist 1–2 4 classes · Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Chief Human Resources Office – Classification & Compensation	$62,280 – $148,044
Pennsylvania	Forensic Scientist Trainee, Forensic Scientist 1–2 3 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Office of Administration	$53,008 – $111,956
South Carolina	Forensic Technician I–III 3 classes · South Carolina Department of Administration, Division of State Human Resources	$37,944 – $78,540
Texas	Forensic Scientist I–VI 6 classes · effective September 1, 2025 · Texas State Auditor's Office (SAO), State Classification Team	$51,158 – $114,099
Utah	Evidence Technician - Public Safety, Forensic Scientist I–II, Senior Forensic Scientist 4 classes · effective June 21, 2025 · Utah Department of Government Operations, Division of Human Resource Management (DHRM)	$39,458 – $106,434
Vermont	Evidence Technician I–II 2 classes · effective July 12, 2026 · Vermont Department of Human Resources	$46,821 – $81,203
Virginia	Forensic Scientist III 1 class · effective July 25, 2026 · Virginia Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM)	$78,063 – $195,693
Washington	Forensic Scientist 1–5 5 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Washington Office of Financial Management (OFM), State Human Resources	$61,332 – $125,544
West Virginia	Evidence Technician 2 1 class · effective August 24, 2024 · West Virginia Department of Administration, Division of Personnel	$37,536 – $65,020
Wyoming	Forensic Specialist 1 class · effective July 1, 2026 · Wyoming Department of Administration & Information, Human Resources Division	$55,016 – $82,534

Lowest class minimum to highest class maximum. Hourly rates are converted at 2,080 hours a year, and other rates at the plan's pay periods; the plans publish the exact rates. Classes are matched to this job by title (GovJobsWiki editorial rule).

Sources: 31 official state pay plans, linked in each row.

Schedule

Sourced

Work schedule

Regular

71%

Irregular

29%

Seasonal

Typical work week

Less than 40 hours

40 hours

46%

More than 40 hours

48%

Share of surveyed workers in the occupation (O*NET work context, August 2023). Shift patterns and differentials depend on the employer.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), O*NET 31.0 Database. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Day-to-day work

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Collect evidence from crime scenes, storing it in conditions that preserve its integrity.4.9
Keep records and prepare reports detailing findings, investigative methods, and laboratory techniques.4.8
Use photographic or video equipment to document evidence or crime scenes.4.7
Testify in court about investigative or analytical methods or findings.4.5
Use chemicals or other substances to examine latent fingerprint evidence and compare developed prints to those of known persons in databases.4.5
Measure and sketch crime scenes to document evidence.4.4
Visit morgues, examine scenes of crimes, or contact other sources to obtain evidence or information to be used in investigations.4.3
Train new technicians or other personnel on forensic science techniques.4.3
Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus.4.1
Collect impressions of dust from surfaces to obtain and identify fingerprints.4.1

The 10 most important of 15 core tasks for Forensic Science Technicians, ranked by importance (1–5) in the O*NET survey of August 2023.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), O*NET 31.0 Database. Data captured September 30, 2026.

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Exams and free practice tests

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Exam	Administered by	Used in	Type	Official page
IAI Crime Scene Certification (Certified Crime Scene Investigator / Analyst / Senior Analyst) Three certification levels: Crime Scene Investigator, Crime Scene Analyst and Senior Crime Scene Analyst; requirements set by the IAI Certification Program Operations Manual.	International Association for Identification (IAI)	US	certification	Official page

Each exam is checked against its administrator's official page. Employers choose which exam they use; confirm with the hiring agency.

Source: Exam administrators and hiring authorities (per record), Official exam administrator pages. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Free practice tests

IAI Certified Crime Scene Investigator (CCSI)
Practice for a named exam · free on Open Exam Prep
IAI Certified Senior Crime Scene Analyst (CSCSA)
Practice for a named exam · free on Open Exam Prep

Source: Open Exam Prep, Open Exam Prep free practice tests. Data captured October 1, 2026. Each link was opened and its exam title checked on the date shown.

Employer directory

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11,828 police departments. Municipal and county police departments in the FBI's law-enforcement agency list. States with the most:

Pennsylvania · 912 Texas · 780 Illinois · 722 Ohio · 701 New Jersey · 488 California · 464 Michigan · 439 Missouri · 439 New York · 422 Wisconsin · 366 Georgia · 356 North Carolina · 338

2,985 sheriff's offices. County sheriff's offices in the FBI's law-enforcement agency list. States with the most:

Texas · 254 Georgia · 158 Kentucky · 120 Missouri · 114 Kansas · 104 Illinois · 102 Iowa · 99 North Carolina · 99 Tennessee · 94 Nebraska · 93 Indiana · 91 Ohio · 88

As reported by each employer to its federal registry.

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Crime Data Explorer — law-enforcement agencies by state (API). Data captured September 30, 2026.

By state

Sourced

Median annual wage for Forensic Science Technicians (SOC 19-4092) in each state, all employers (BLS state estimates do not separate government from private). Highest first.

State	Workers	10th pct.	Median	90th pct.
Illinois	370	$65,780	$124,790	$148,790
California	2,800	$64,650	$102,100	$148,090
Connecticut	120	$41,500	$85,910	$111,560
Colorado	510	$63,080	$84,010	$114,100
Montana	60	$55,640	$82,200	$104,410
Maryland	460	$59,730	$82,140	$130,000
New York	1,140	$63,970	$81,670	$105,920
Washington	390	$61,290	$81,310	$108,300
Nevada	360	$58,120	$81,090	$135,490
Oregon	110	$58,210	$80,950	$135,010
Massachusetts	290	$64,520	$79,320	$120,000
Minnesota	140	$58,660	$76,960	$107,170
Vermont	30	$58,480	$74,110	$98,880
Wisconsin	310	$53,840	$72,280	$100,640
Idaho	160	$50,040	$71,160	$117,430
North Dakota	40	$59,170	$71,090	$102,160
Maine	40	$44,260	$70,870	$84,050
Tennessee	300	$47,730	$70,500	$120,140
Virginia	770	$49,390	$68,900	$125,740
Iowa	130	$35,960	$67,060	$100,130
Utah	220	$48,410	$66,780	$94,490
Indiana	320	$49,990	$66,520	$92,450
Oklahoma	110	$43,990	$65,940	$99,980
Nebraska	150	$46,500	$65,920	$81,850
New Mexico	200	$47,120	$65,570	$103,270
Florida	1,920	$44,280	$64,140	$93,870
Georgia	550	$46,490	$63,600	$89,600
West Virginia	110	$41,990	$63,330	$83,950
Arizona	900	$49,110	$63,250	$109,850
New Jersey	60	$45,550	$63,220	$84,030
Missouri	350	$45,940	$62,750	$92,350
Pennsylvania	360	$47,740	$61,580	$94,520
Kentucky	60	$48,470	$61,470	$74,710
Texas	1,900	$42,430	$59,870	$82,640
Alabama	160	$39,300	$59,560	$88,510
North Carolina	520	$45,950	$59,240	$81,760
Mississippi	140	$36,820	$52,850	$84,260
Wyoming	90	$41,600	$52,100	$79,610
South Carolina	160	$39,990	$51,830	$73,490
South Dakota	30	$26,450	$51,690	$72,510
Arkansas	100	$38,470	$44,670	$66,440

41 states with published estimates.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.

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Lateral entry policy, certification reciprocity, lateral bonuses and moves between agencies
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At a glance

Job familyLaw Enforcement

LevelState, Local

Pay structureCivil-service class series

Occupation code19-4092 Forensic Science Technicians

PreparationMedium Preparation Needed

Sources and verification

Alabama State Personnel Department — Alabama Merit Semi-Monthly Compensation Plan (effective 09/01/2026)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Alabama state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Arkansas Department of Shared Administrative Services, Office of Personnel Management — Arkansas Executive Branch Pay Tables and Class Code List

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Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Statewide Human Resources — Connecticut State Employee Compensation Plans and Job Class Specifications

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Federal Bureau of Investigation — Crime Data Explorer — law-enforcement agencies by state (API)

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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Employment Projections 2025–35 — education and training assignments by detailed occupation (Tables 5.3, 5.4)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public domain (U.S. government work)

Florida Department of Management Services (DMS), State Human Resource Management — Florida State Personnel System — Broadband Crosswalk (September 2026), Pay Grades and Broadband Pay Ranges (July 1, 2026)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Florida state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS), Human Resources Administration — Compensation — Georgia State Salary Plans (SWD and LAW) with Job Profiles — September 2026

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Idaho Division of Human Resources — Idaho State Classifications and FY 2026–2027 Salary Structures

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Illinois Department of Central Management Services — Illinois CMS Alphabetic Index of Position Titles (FY 2027, effective July 1, 2026, corrected edition)

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Iowa Department of Administrative Services — Iowa FY 2027 Classification Plan and Pay Plans

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Kentucky Personnel Cabinet — Kentucky Classified and Unclassified 37.5 and 40-Hour Salary Schedule (effective September 16, 2026) and Job Class Specifications

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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service — Louisiana State Civil Service Pay Plan (Public Version) and Pay Schedules AS, MS, PS, SS, TS, WS

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Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Human Resources — Maine State Government — Job Classification Specifications and Salary Schedules (BHR Salary Schedule Center)

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Human Resources Division (HRD) — Massachusetts Executive Branch Bargaining Unit Job Codes and Salary Charts

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Michigan Civil Service Commission — Michigan Civil Service Commission Compensation Plan, Sections A (Alphabetic List of Pay Ranges) and B (Numeric List of Pay Ranges)

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Nevada Department of Administration, Division of Human Resource Management (DHRM) — Nevada Classified Service — Class Specifications and Compensation Schedules (Pay Policy 01 EE/ER and 06), effective July 1, 2026

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public information (Nevada state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

New Jersey Civil Service Commission — New Jersey State Title List and FY2027 salary schedules by Employee Relations Group

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New Mexico State Personnel Office (SPO), Compensation and Classification — New Mexico Classified Service — FY27 Salary Schedule (effective 7/4/2026) and Classification and Pay Listing (effective 7/30/2026)

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North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) — North Carolina Class Specifications and Graded Salary Schedules (DT, HP, LG, MH, NC, SW)

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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates

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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025–35 edition (XML compilation)

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Exam administrators and hiring authorities (per record) — Official exam administrator pages

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Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Classification & Compensation — Ohio State Classification Plan — Pay Range Booklet and Pay Range Schedules (rates effective July 2026)

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Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Chief Human Resources Office – Classification & Compensation — Oregon Classification and Compensation: Job Profiles and Monthly Salary Rates by Representation

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Office of Administration — Pennsylvania Commonwealth Classification and Pay Plan (job classes and pay schedules)

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South Carolina Department of Administration, Division of State Human Resources — South Carolina Classified Pay Structure and State Job Classifications

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Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration, Division of Human Resources (DHR) — State of Colorado Pay Plan FY 2026-27 — Pay Plan with Steps, State Troopers and Medical Pay Plan

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Indiana State Personnel Department — State of Indiana Job Code Listing (August 2026)

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Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) — State of Minnesota Salary Plan — Classifications and Salary Ranges (report LR0067)

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Wyoming Department of Administration & Information, Human Resources Division — State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure — 2024 Market Rates (effective July 1, 2026)

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Texas State Auditor's Office (SAO), State Classification Team — Texas State Classification Plan — Job Description Index and Salary Schedules A, B and C (FY 2026–27)

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Utah Department of Government Operations, Division of Human Resource Management (DHRM) — Utah DHRM Public Job Descriptions: job salary ranges

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Vermont Department of Human Resources — Vermont Job Specifications and FY 2027 Classified, Corrections and State Police Pay Plans (Appendix II, July 12, 2026 – January 9, 2027)

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Virginia Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) — Virginia Classified Salary Structure and Career Group Role Descriptions

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Crime Scene Investigator / Forensic Technician

Overview

Titles employers use

Requirements

Education workers say the job requires

How to get hired

Academy and training

Promotion ladder

Pay

State government pay plans

Schedule

Day-to-day work

Related jobs

Exams and free practice tests

Free practice tests

Employer directory

By state

Not yet collected