Career Paper

Career Research Paper

In my next couple of years of college, I am expected to declare a major for a career I want to do everyday of my life. Some possible career choices I'm considering pursuing are crime scene investigation, nursing, and pharmacy. In this paper, I will emphasize on crime scene investigation. I chose crime scene investigation as a career because when I was a little girl my dream was to work for the police department. I love watching crime scene investigation shows on television, especially involving teens and babies. They inspire me to want to help those who are in need of help. In most cases, you will experience death at a crime scene but I am prepared for all this job has to offer. But as a crime scene investigator it is your job to find enough evidence to help the prosecutor build a compelling case and find the perpetrator of the crime beyond a shadow of a doubt. The best route to becoming a crime scene investigator is to become involved with law enforcement. Although some police departments do hire civilian crime scene investigators, most are looking for investigators with a policing background. To be qualified you would need at least an associate's degree, however many police departments do require applicants to have a bachelor's degree. Popular college majors for crime scene investigatitor's include criminal justice, criminology, and forensics. The licensing required for this career is a valid driver's license and a valid license to carry a weapon. Continuing education requires a person to complete four courses online, crime scene investigation, forensic photography, perspectives in expert testimony, and principles of death investigation. Crime scene investigators help law enforcement solve cases by documenting a crime scene and collecting evidence. The kinds of investigators that assist in solving crimes are the crime scene leaders, they are responsible for ensuring that everything runs smoothly and that every