Also called: Death Investigator, Coroner Investigator
Goes to death scenes for the medical examiner or coroner to document the body and gather evidence.
Called to a home, he photographs the scene, examines the body, interviews family, and collects medications. Back at the office, he writes a detailed report for the pathologist.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Often a bachelor's in forensic science, biology or nursing; ABMDI certification.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Forensic Science, Biology, Criminal Justice.
Growing much faster than average (about 13% over 10 years). BLS forensic science technician projection (approx.).
Low risk for 10 years. Digital scene tools help document, but going to death scenes and talking to families stays human.
Classes: Biology, Chemistry, Forensic science.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-4092.
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