- 1. What Motivates You as Crime Scene Analyst?
There isn’t really a wrong answer to this question, but you might want to tailor your response to the industry you’re hoping to work for. Trying out media? Express your passion in creating content. Have a knack for business? Share the not-so lofty goals you seek to achieve in the long run. Ultimately, the aim is to assess your drive for the job and how willing you are to go above and beyond.
- 2. Tell me what are the best majors for forensic science careers?
For those of you interested in a career in forensic science, they key word is “science.” The best degrees are found in the natural sciences, like biology, chemistry, and physics.
In addition to the basics, if you have a particular specialty in mind, you can explore entomology, anthropology, psychology, computer science, just to name a few. Again, the emphasis should be on building knowledge and training in scientific principles and processes.
- 3. Can you tell me have you ever had to juggle two or more projects at the same time?
Of course in the lab as well as being a mom, a soldier, a student and employee at the same time. As a generalist in the lab it is common to be doing multiple timed testing while bein interrupted on the phone and in person by other staff.
- 4. Explain me if you weren’t in forensic science, what career would you choose?
I always enjoyed the science field as well as helping others; I believe I would end up as a nurse. possibly working as a sane sart nurse.
- 5. Do you know when can a minor lawfully consent to sexual intercourse?
This question depends on the age of the minor. A minor under the age of 16 can never lawfully consent to sexual intercourse. A minor who is at least 16 years of age or older can lawfully consent to intercourse if the second party is less than 24 years of age and at least 16 years old.
- 6. What are your salary expectations as Crime Scene Analyst?
This question is like a loaded gun, tricky and dangerous if you’re not sure what you are doing. It’s not uncommon for people to end up talking salary before really selling their skills, but knowledge is power as this is a negotiation after all. Again, this is an area where doing your research will be helpful as you will have an understanding of average salary.
One approach is asking the interviewer about the salary range, but to avoid the question entirely, you can respond that money isn’t a key factor and you’re goal is to advance in your career. However, if you have a minimum figure in mind and you believe you’re able to get it, you may find it worth trying.
- 7. Tell me how Can You Contribute To The Organisation?
Chances are your interviewer already has a specific set of requirements in mind, so your best bet would be to list out strengths related to the position you’re applying for, while sharing your thoughts on how you can further contribute. Not only will they appreciate you giving your two cents, it also displays the effort that went into your research. This shows that you’re well-prepared for the interview, on top of your dedication in being part of the company.
- 8. Explain me what would your current coworkers say about you?
They would say that I am very much about quality and that I take my work very seriously but I am also easy to get along with and humble in my tasks. I am not afraid to ask for help or get a second opinion because I always place the patient or result first but I am assertive enough to speak up if I think something has compromised a result. I know there is more than one way to get the same result and I learn from others techniques and try them to see what best fits for me as long as it does not violate policy.
- 9. Explain me what do I need to do to become a CSI?
Since the technicians work mostly unsupervised, it is important the supervisors have a knowledge of their work history. So, we typically don’t hire from outside the agency, we transfer individuals from within. My suggestion to someone who is interested in becoming a crime scene technician is to first ride with one, to see what the job is all about. Second, attend an autopsy, since this is difficult for many people to handle. And third, apply at the Sheriff’s Office and get hired, so there is documentation of your work history, and then you can be considered for transfer.
- 10. Explain me what skills are most important to hone?
You need to understand scientific principles. You need to know how to conduct an experiment, generate a theory, and then see if you can make it fail. In DNA, you have to know enough biology to understand genetics. In firearms testing, you need know physics, math, how things ricochet and how trajectories can be figured out.
You’ve got to understand the instrument you’re using, how a mass spectrometer works, what it’s doing, what it’s telling you; how you might get a false positive or false negative reading. You have to take notes, write reports, and be articulate enough to explain complicated science to a jury.
- 11. What do you consider to be your biggest weakness as Crime Scene Analyst?
This can be a tricky question to respond to, if you suggest you have no weaknesses you’re going to appear as a lair or egotistical. You should respond realistically by mentioning small work related weaknesses. Although many try to answer using a positive skill in disguise as a weakness, like “I expect co-workers to have the same commitment” or “I am a perfectionist”. However, it is recommended that there is some honesty and the weaknesses are true, and then emphasize on how you have overcome it or working to improve it. The purpose of this question is to see how you view and evaluate yourself.
- 12. Tell me what kind of training is needed to be a crime scene technician?
The minimum qualifications to work at the Sheriff’s Office are a high school diploma or a G.E.D. The training is on the job, and lasts a minimum of 16 weeks. The first four weeks the trainee learns how to operate each piece of equipment, how and what to photograph, how to process for fingerprints, and how to collect and package evidence. The next twelve weeks are broken down into two phases – the first part is where the trainee is exposed to calls and the trainer works the call, the trainee takes “pretend” pictures, packages “pretend” evidence and latent fingerprints, and writes a “pretend” report. In the second part, the trainee will be responsible for the investigation – photographs, evidence, latent fingerprints and the report. Through this phase the trainee is given less and less guidance and during the last two weeks, the trainee works the call with little or no assistance from the trainer.
- 13. Tell me what are the best majors for criminal justice jobs?
Because of the variety of jobs available, there are lots of education paths you can take to prepare yourself for a career. Typically, people interested in criminal justice and criminology careers will want to study the social sciences. The best degrees for these types of jobs, besides criminal justice or criminology, are sociology, psychology, or political science, with any combination of majors and minors in those areas.
- 14. Explain me what do you like most about being a forensic science technician?
What I like the most about being a forensic sicence technician is that is never borring, every crime scene is unique in its own way even if it looks all too familiar… To me they are like fingerprints is every time a world of possibilities to learn something, or find something odd that you have not seen before.
- 15. What do you consider to be your best strength as Crime Scene Analyst?
This question allows you to brag on yourself, but keep in mind that the interviewer wants strengths relative to the position. For example, being a problem solver, a motivator, and being able to perform under pressure, positive attitude and loyal. You will also need examples that back your answers up for illustration of the skill.
- 16. Tell me what made you choose to become a forensic science technician?
I have loved forensic science since I was in 7th grade. I have always enjoyed science and wanted to help people. problem solving is something that has always been a big part of my life. with the studies over the past 5 years, I know that this is the field I want to be in an I am ready to make a contribution to the world of forensic science.
- 17. Explain me what is most satisfying about forensic science?
What I enjoy most about forensic science is the problem solving. You look at the evidence to see what it’s telling you. How can you use the experts, scientific tests, and your own knowledge to answer questions and solve problems?
The forensic field is changing. Laboratories are being accredited and there are different standards. There are written procedures detailing how to do the analysis. You can’t just say, “I know how to use these instruments and I can figure it out.” The changes are driven by arguments that attorneys make. There’s a standardization for everything. They have to know how the procedure is done, what the normal range is. They want to read a result and know it’s the same, no matter which lab did the test.
- 18. Explain me me About A Problem You Faced In School And How You Handled It?
Save the story about the time you had a meltdown over spilled milk for another day. This question evaluates your ability to cope under high-pressure situations, and knowing how you handle challenges helps to determine your work attitude. Being able to think quick on your feet and make smart decisions are desirable qualities for ideal candidate.
- 19. Tell us what is the hardest part of your job?
When children are injured or killed, it is a difficult time for the family as well as law enforcement officers. The families of individuals who have been killed are understandably upset. We have to look past what has occurred and perform our job. And finally, it is difficult when dealing with those individuals who are injured and in pain. In these instances, once again we have a job to do and regardless of the circumstances that job must be done.
- 20. Explain me what’s the most challenging thing about the job?
I’m not the first at the scene, the state folks are. The challenge on my part as a defense criminalist is to go back and look at the photos, look at the write-ups, the lab notes, and decide if they actually collected all the evidence they needed. A lot of what I do deals with the underbelly of society and it’s not necessarily fun to do that. I encounter bad stuff: mutilated bodies, child abuse, autopsies. Sometimes people say, “I can’t do this anymore, I don’t want to see any more dead bodies.”
- 21. Can you explain me how you go about delegating work?
Before I delegate the work, I take a step back and see what I can do on my own first without overwhelming myself or trading quality for time when I know I can not dedicate the appropriate effort to a task. Once I figure out what I will do and what I must delegate, I do it in such a way that the person I am delegating the work to has the qualifications and strengths to complete the work up to a higher standard. I also tend to look over delegated work once it is completed to ensure that we both agree the work is top quality.
- 22. Why are you leaving last job as Crime Scene Analyst?
Although this would seem like a simple question, it can easily become tricky. You shouldn’t mention salary being a factor at this point. If you’re currently employed, your response can focus on developing and expanding your career and even yourself. If you’re current employer is downsizing, remain positive and brief. If your employer fired you, prepare a solid reason. Under no circumstance should you discuss any drama or negativity, always remain positive.
- 23. Explain which children are eligible for emancipation and what are the requirements?
Natural emancipation occurs when a minor turns 18 years of age. Early emancipation usually occurs by court order. To obtain a court order:
1) The minor must be at least 16 years of age.
2) A petition must be filed by the minor’s parent, guardian or guardian ad litem.
3) The petition must show the judge that the minor is independent and able to support himself/herself and his/her child, if he/she is parenting.
A. He/she must either be supporting himself/herself or have a specific plan in place to do so.
B. He/she can not be dependent on public benefits.
4) The person must give the judge reasons why the minor needs to be emancipated.
5) When a minor is married he/she is emancipated.
A. Marriage requires parental consent.
B. A minor under 16 can not get married even with parental consent.
- 24. Explain me how much do criminal justice and criminology careers pay?
People who enter into criminal justice and criminology usually do so because of a desire to serve the public. For the most part, these jobs are largely about service and sacrifice. Unfortunately, altruism won’t put food on the table or pay the mortgage, so you’re going to want to know how much you can expect to earn.
Salaries vary widely depending on the level of education, responsibility and technical expertise necessary to perform the job, but in general, you will probably start out earning between $30,000 and $40,000. Corrections officers, police dispatchers, and loss prevention workers tend to be on the lower end of the pay scale, while professors, scientists, and private consultants can earn well over $100,000 annually.
- 25. Tell me are you comfortable testifying in court? Have you ever had to testify in court?
I have had practice testifying in mock cases. While I am sure I will be nervous, I know I am qualified in my.
- 26. Why do you believe we should hire you as Crime Scene Analyst?
This question needs to be carefully answered as it is your opportunity to stick out from the rest of the applicants. You should focus on skills that you have, including those not yet mentioned. Simply responding “because I’m really good” or “I really need a job” isn’t going to work. You shouldn’t assume the skills of other applicants or their strengths, focus on yourself. Tell the interviewer why you are a good fit for the position, what makes you a good employee, and what you can provide the company. Keep it brief while highlighting achievements.
- 27. Explain me what are the mandatory sentences under the 10-20-Life law?
☛ For pulling a gun during a crime, a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years is imposed.
☛ For certain felony crimes or attempted felonies, the 10 year mandatory sentence is authorized if the criminal possess a gun (or destructive device).
☛ For firing the gun during a crime the mandatory minimum sentence is 20 years.
☛ For injuring or killing a victim by firing the gun during a crime, a mandatory minimum sentence from 25 years to life in prison is authorized. Parole is not available for these criminals.
☛ Felon possessing a gun 3 Years
☛ Pulling a gun to commit a crime 10 Years
☛ Pulling the trigger during a crime 20 Years
☛ Injuring or killing a victim by firing a gun during a crime 25 Years to Life
- 28. Basic Crime Scene Analyst Job Interview Questions:
☛ What do you like least about being a forensic science technician?
☛ Have you ever been the main lead in a case?
☛ What is the most difficult part of being a forensic science technician?
☛ What made you choose to become a forensic science technician?
☛ How do you stay up to date with new trends and discoveries in forensic science?
☛ Tell me about your post-secondary education. Did you begin university/college knowing that you wanted a career in forensic science?
☛ While attending university/college, what was your favorite subject and why?
☛ Tell me about your experience with documentation and report writing.
☛ Do you have an area of expertise within forensic science? (Ie: fingerprinting, biochemistry, or handwriting analysis.)
☛ If you could specialize in any area of forensics, which would you choose?
☛ Have you ever written a report or study as a SME (subject matter expert)? If so, what was the subject and whom was the report for?
☛ Do you have a criminal record and/or is there anything in your history that would be important for us to know?
☛ If you could choose, would you rather work in a lab or on a crime scene?
☛ Have you ever had to reconstruct a crime scene? Did you find it helpful?
☛ Are you comfortable with calling in specialized experts, and can you recognize when they may be required? (Ie: doctors, chemists, etc)
☛ What 3 positive things would your most recent supervisor say about you?
☛ How do you prioritize your day to day activities?
☛ What do you like most about being a forensic science technician?
☛ In what ways are you trying to improve yourself as a forensic science technician?
☛ Tell me how you go about delegating work.
☛ What would your current coworkers say about you?
☛ How do your soft skills help you to be a successful forensic science technician?
☛ Have you ever had to juggle two or more projects at the same time?
☛ Are you a detail oriented person?
☛ Are there any type of job duties that would disgust you and inhibit your performance?
☛ Tell me about a time when you contaminated or ruined evidence by accident. What happened and what did you learn from your mistake?
☛ Your schedule as a forensic science technician can be sporadic at times. Are you available to work overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays – even if it is short notice?
☛ Are you comfortable testifying in court? Have you ever had to testify in court?
☛ If you weren’t in forensic science, what career would you choose?
☛ As a forensics scientist you will come across disturbing crime scenes and data. Do you have strong command over your emotions?
- 29. What Are Your Weaknesses as Crime Scene Analyst?
“Being a perfectionist”? Bad idea. While employers are not looking for textbook answers, they want to know whether you are aware of your shortcomings and how you overcame it. If you had difficulty staying organised, talk about how you brushed up on your time management skills. What that being said, don’t get overly candid about your flaws, you don’t want to kill your chances of getting hired!
- 30. Tell me how do you handle the stress as Crime Scene Analyst?
A lot of it is talking with the people you deal with every day. In forensics we often develop a warped sense of humor; we find humor in grotesque things. Forensic folks together will laugh about stuff that would horrify people outside the field. You build your own defenses, and vent it at work.
- 31. Your schedule as a forensic science technician can be sporadic at times. Are you available to work overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays – even if it is short notice?
Yes if I have to complete my job on time and I have short time to finish it I have to work hard all hours.
- 32. Explain me what is the most difficult part of being a forensic science technician?
Remaining calm, always remember Coprrr. I also believe the scenes could be very distressing but remembering to keep professional at all times.
- 33. Tell me what field experience do you have for as Crime Scene Analyst?
Speak about specifics that relate to the position you are applying for. If you do not have specific experience, get as close as you can.
If you are being asked this question from your employer then you can explain your experience. Tell the employer what responsibilities you were performing during your job. You can tell what programs you developed and what modules you worked on. What were your achievements regarding different programs.
I have been working with computers since 2001. I also have a degree in network support/computer repair. I have built my last 3 computers, have work with Dell as an employee. So I have around 15 years experience working with computers.
- 34. Tell me what are the skills required for forensic science technician employee in order to success in his work?
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times, Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems, Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents, Talking to others to convey information effectively, Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- 35. Tell me how do I clear my record if someone using my personal identification is issued a Traffic citation?
Report the Identify theft to the Sheriff’s Office or the State Attorney’s Office. The Identification Section will obtain your fingerprints and compare them to the fingerprint on the traffic citation. A report of the findings will be provided to the traffic court and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Records Section.
- 36. Tell me how Do You Think Our Company Should Evolve In The Next Five Years?
This tests your knowledge about the industry’s strengths, challenges and opportunities. Ensure you’ve done your research beforehand – make a list of improvements you hope to see, and plan out how you can help to implement these changes. Your interviewer will have a clearer idea of what value you can bring to the table after understanding your standpoint. Just remember not to slam the company’s existing practices or strategies in your quest to impress!
- 37. Explain me how can I become a forensic scientist?
Shows like CSI and Dexter have increased the popularity of and the interest in forensic science careers. Coupled with scientific and technological advancements in the field make these sorts of careers more and more appealing, and thus more competitive. To become a forensic scientist, you’ll want to focus on learning about science. In college, study the natural sciences, and hone your expertise if you are interested in a particular specialization. Try to find internships at forensics labs, apprentice under other scientists, and develop strong written and oral communication skills. You can also expect to have to pass a background check.
- 38. Tell me what kinds of jobs are available in forensic science?
Like criminal justice and criminology, forensic science offers a wide array of specializations so that there’s a place for almost anyone. Besides the most commonly associated job of the crime scene investigator, nearly every scientific discipline has a forensics component.
Properly qualified and educated job seekers can explore entomology, psychology, anthropology, ballistics, biology and more, with practical applications in jobs such as bloodstain pattern experts. There’s also a place for the technologically inclined through computer and digital forensics, and for the detail-oriented individual through handwriting analysis.
- 39. Explain me are there any type of job duties that would disgust you and inhibit your performance?
I would have to think that the only thing that would disgust me thus inhibit my preformance would be smelling something disgusting, however after a sertain amount of time the smells tend to become common.
- 40. Tell us what you know about the knowledge elements you obtained from your education, training and work experience would support your forensic science technician career?
The Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process, relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions, the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar, the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods, circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- 41. Tell me what are the main job duties and responsibilities of forensic science technician employee?
Forensic science technician responsibilities are to keep records and prepare reports detailing findings, investigative methods, and laboratory techniques; testify in court about investigative or analytical methods or findings; use photographic or video equipment to document evidence or crime scenes; operate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus; prepare solutions, reagents, or sample formulations needed for laboratory work; confer with ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, documents, electronics, medical, chemical, or metallurgical experts concerning evidence and its interpretation; visit morgues, examine scenes of crimes, or contact other sources to obtain evidence or information to be used in investigations;
train new technicians or other personnel on forensic science techniques; collect evidence from crime scenes, storing it in conditions that preserve its integrity; reconstruct crime scenes to determine relationships among pieces of evidence; examine and analyze blood stain patterns at crime scenes; collect impressions of dust from surfaces to obtain and identify fingerprints; interpret laboratory findings or test results to identify and classify substances, materials, or other evidence collected at crime scenes; examine physical evidence, such as hair, fiber, wood, or soil residues to obtain information about its source and composition; analyze gunshot residue and bullet paths to determine how shootings occurred; use chemicals or other substances to examine latent fingerprint evidence and compare developed prints to those of known persons in databases; review forensic analysts’ reports for technical merit; determine types of bullets and specific weapons used in shootings; identify and quantify drugs or poisons found in biological fluids or tissues, in foods, or at crime scenes; examine firearms to determine mechanical condition and legal status, performing restoration work on damaged firearms to obtain information such as serial numbers; compare objects, such as tools, with impression marks to determine whether a specific object is responsible for a specific mark.
- 42. Explain me do you have all the same equipment as on CSI that can identify someone in less than a minute?
We do have an automated Fingerprint Identification System that can search unidentified fingerprints and palm prints, however this system only selects possible matches. The final comparison and identification must be performed by a person with the required expertise.
- 43. Tell me what will happen if children less than 16 years of age engage in sexual intercourse and both minors had expressed a desire to participate?
The age of the minors involved can factor into this question. If the minors are both between the ages of 12 but less than 16, they both can be charged. If one minor is less than 12 and the other over 12, the child over 12 will be charged. Child on child acts committed by minors who are both under the age of 12 are evaluated on a case by case basis.
- 44. How did you begin your career as Crime Scene Analyst?
I got into the forensic field by accident.
I was working in the toxicology lab at the medical school in Portland, and the state police crime lab was upstairs. They’d come down and ask for assistance with blood alcohol or toxicity, so I got to know them.
When they got a grant to expand the lab, I decided I’d just as soon not be a medical tech the rest of my life. After that it was on-the-job training. I went to the FBI academy for training in hairs and fibers, instrumental analysis for paint chips-all that trace evidence.
- 45. Tell me how do your soft skills help you to be a successful forensic science technician?
My career as a cleaner has greatly enhanced my detaild oriented abilities, im able to see stains, holes, finger prints, fibers and more now that I would of expected. My talents for painting has enable me to understand colors and contrasts, which are very important in photography, it has helped me with my sketches and my fingerprint development techniques, it has also helped me determine colors and shades. I also have spent a good portion of my life learning and perfecting photoshop, which is very helpful for photograph enhancements.
- 46. Tell me what do you see yourself doing in five years as Crime Scene Analyst?
This is another question looking towards job commitment. Some people go through jobs like socks because they don’t have a life plan, and your answer can show insight into this. It can also be used for finding out if you are the type that sets goals at all in life, because those that make long-term goals are usually more reliable. Also, your goals can provide insight on your personality too.
You should respond with an answer that shows progression in your career is on track with your route in the company. It’s important to do your research on company prospects, this way you understand what to expect and if it’s in your long-term goal. Interviewers don’t want to set you on a path that won’t provide the results you want, resulting in you resigning.
- 47. Explain me about your ability to work under pressure as Crime Scene Analyst?
Pressure is actually a catalyst to my work. When there is an imperative deadline, I refocus my energy into my work which in fact, has helped me to produce some of my best works. (Give examples) I guess you can say I thrive under pressure.
- 48. Tell me how would you describe (needed forensic science technician or your) work style?
My work style matching exactlty what cashier job requires by: being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks, being honest and ethical, maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations, analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems, accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
- 49. Explain me the abilities you have in order to work with us as forensic science technician?
I have the ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material, combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events), apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense, see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer), listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- 50. Tell me is your job like the CSI show on television?
Yes and No. We are fortunate in that we are provided with state of the art equipment. We have most of what is shown on television, and we perform a lot of the same functions as seen. However, our agency does not have lab capabilities. We document the scene, process for latent fingerprints and collect evidence. All laboratory analysis is performed at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement lab. Additionally, all our technicians are civilians, they do not conduct interviews nor do they have arrest powers. And finally, it is not as glamorous or as easy as it is on television. The actors and actresses never get dirty and always complete the crime scene documentation, the entire investigation, the autopsy, and lab analysis all in one hour. It is not uncommon for us to spend ten or twelve hours at a homicide scene just documenting the scene, processing for latent fingerprints, and collecting evidence.
- 51. What is emancipation?
Emancipation is the act by which a minor, who had limited legal rights and additional legal privileges, gains all the rights and responsibilities of an adult and has the legal capacity to act as an adult.
Emancipation does not change the effect of laws which restrict behavior by a minimum age.
- 52. What Are Your Strengths as Crime Scene Analyst?
A flip side to the earlier question on weaknesses. Employers want to know what strengths you have that can help the organization. Choose strengths that are relevant to the industry you are applying for. But do not simply rattle off adjectives such as ‘hardworking’, ‘enthusiastic’ etc. as your answers. Instead, back them up with examples of real-life situations in which those aspects were presented. An example would be describing the number of organisations you liaised with to obtain sponsors for an extracurricular project as being a go-getter.
- 53. Tell me how much education do I really need for criminology careers?
College is a tremendous investment, both in time and money. If you’re going to make such an investment, you definitely want to know how much skin in the game you need to have and what kind of return you can expect. The amount of education you’ll need to have will depend greatly on the kind of job you want.
There are plenty of criminal justice and criminology careers that don’t require any degree at all, whereas others will necessitate a master’s or even a doctorate. You’ll have to do a little research here about the specific job you’re looking for, and be sure to take earning potential into account so you don’t saddle yourself with needless student loan debt and minimal resources to pay it back.
- 54. Tell me what kinds of jobs are available in criminal justice and criminology?
One of the best things about the fields of criminal justice and criminology is the sheer variety of career choices available. Of course, there are the traditional career paths associated with the industry, such as law enforcement and corrections, but there truly is so much more to it than that.
College professors, policy makers, conservation officers, lawyers, dispatchers, private security and loss prevention specialists all have important roles within criminal justice and criminology. In truth, no matter what your interest, you’re very likely to find a corresponding career path in the industry.
- 55. Tell us to you, what is forensic science?
On television shows like CSI they have criminalists interviewing and arresting people. In real life criminalists do not do that. In some states we can only use the evidence that has been collected by police officers, in other states there are teams that process crime scenes. The person who collects the evidence may not be the one who actually analyzes it. Each piece of evidence goes to its own specialty: DNA, firearms, drugs, toxicology or trace evidence.
- 56. Explain me about a time when you contaminated or ruined evidence by accident. What happened and what did you learn from your mistake?
I have not ruined evidence but I have run out of sample for a test and simply used the computer to locate another sample collected for that patient or request a redraw if the patient was in the hospital.
- 57. Tell us in what ways are you trying to improve yourself as a forensic science technician?
I try to learn as much as I can from those around me and in literature and media. I take peoples criticism seriously and thoughtfully without compromising my identity or self esteem.
- 58. Tell me what do you like least about being a forensic science technician?
I do not like that I may not always get the results I would like to see but I understand this is necessary in order to maintain an ethically sound and accurate analysis.
- 59. What knowledge do you have about the company as Crime Scene Analyst?
You should do your research prior to the interview. Look into background history of the company, this will help you stick out. Learn about main people, have they been in the news lately? The interviewer doesn’t expect you to know dates and certain people, but showing that you have enough interest to research the company is a positive impression.