Career Outlook for a Criminal Investigations Degree

A degree in Criminal Investigations can qualify you for many vital careers in public safety, surveillance, corrections, drug enforcement and more. Here are just a few of the rewarding careers you can pursue:

Fingerprint Technicians
Fingerprint technicians are responsible for investigating crime scenes, objects for fingerprints and exhibits.  They collect, preserve and process fingerprints and exhibits. They prepare documents for evidential purposes and giving of evidence.

Evidence Technicians
Evidence technicians prepare reports to document their findings and the laboratory techniques used, and they may provide information and expert opinion to investigators.

Private Investigation
Private investigators offer many services, including executive, corporate, and celebrity protection; pre-employment verification; and individual background profiles. They investigate computer crimes, such as identity theft, harassing e-mails, and illegal downloading of copyrighted material. They also provide assistance in civil liability and personal injury cases, insurance claims and fraud, child custody and protection cases, missing persons cases, and premarital screening. They are sometimes hired to investigate individuals to prove or disprove infidelity.

 

Criminal Investigations

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