forensics

[cymruambyth1]

hi, i would like to be a scene of crime officer or forensic investigator. ive heard you dont really need any degree or anything just GCSE's and A levels which i have, and they train you in your police force. ive also heard that you have to be a police officer for three years. can anyone clear this up for me please.

[Drusilla]

If you're interested in working in the lab you'll need a degree, but if you're content to be a crime scene technician; chalking, bagging up etc you should be ok with A levels.
One of my friends is a photographer who works crime scenes and he began his career working in a photography shop and worked his way up over the years.
I suppose it depends on what speciality you're interested in.

[Buenchico]

Information on SOCOs is here:
http://www.learndirect-advice.co.uk/helpwithyourcareer/j obprofiles/profiles/profile1060/

Information on careers in forensic science is here:
http://www.learndirect-advice.co.uk/helpwithyourcareer/j obprofiles/profiles/profile595/

Chris

[Careers_Advice_Service]

Hi there,

Chris - the links you posted have now changed to http://careersadvice....0of%20Crime%20Officer (Scenes of Crime officer) and http://careersadvice....=Forensic%20Scientist (Forensic scientist).

Thanks,

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