Alternative Careers
Blood Spatter Analyst
Canine Officer
Computer Forensics Investigator
Corrections Officer
Crime Analyst
Crime Scene Investigator
Fish and Game Warden
Forensic Accountant
Forensic Anthropologist
Forensic Interviewer
Probation Officer
State Trooper
Substance Abuse Counselor
Victim Advocate

Blood Spatter Analyst

A blood spatter analyst or bloodstain pattern analyst collects and performs analysis of blood evidence left behind at a crime scene. They work on the forensic science team to analyze the evidence with modern technology and proven techniques to determine what occurred.
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Canine Officer (K-9 Officer)

If you love dogs and law enforcement, a career as a canine officer working on a K-9 Unit may be a good fit for you. Open positions on the K-9 unit are very competitive and prior experience working with animals as a decoy volunteer or certifications from a local canine police association can help a candidate in the selection process.
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Computer Forensics Investigator

Computer forensics investigators, also known as computer forensics analysts, are responsible for investigating crimes committed through the internet (or cyber crimes) through uncovering and reporting on digital data which is stored on physical equipment such as hard drives and smartphones. They may also be used to investigate and identify digital evidence for non-cyber crimes.
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Corrections Officer

A corrections officer works with individuals in correctional facilities who have been convicted of felonies. Correctional officers also help individuals reintegrate into society after they have served their sentences.
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Crime Analyst

In recent years, police agencies have added more crime analysts to help commanders use data to better allocate their resources more efficiently. Crime analysts collect data from many sources, analyze it, and then create reports to disseminate the information to the department. Crime analysts can help agencies find the causes of crime in an area so that management can implement long-term solutions.
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Crime Scene Investigator

A crime scene investigator, otherwise known as a forensic investigator, evidence technician or a crime scene analyst, is responsible for collecting and analyzing a range of evidence from crime scenes. Physical evidence such as hair, bodily fluids and items left by criminals are carefully collected, catalogued and tested by CSIs. They will then work with police officers and other investigators to provide supporting evidence to bolster criminal investigations.
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Fish and Game Warden

A fish and game warden, otherwise known as a conservation officer or wildlife officer, are hired by the state and federal governments to enforce state laws around fishing, boating, hunting and general wildlife protection and natural habitat conservation.
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Forensic Accountant

A forensic accountant, sometimes known as a certified fraud examiner, focuses on examining personal and business accounts to help uncover white-collar crimes such as embezzlement and fraud. Forensic accountants are certified public accountants (CPAs) who specialize in analyzing complicated financial information and uncovering irregularities in accounts which suggest criminal activity.
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Forensic Anthropologist

A forensic anthropologist, also known as a forensic physical anthropologist, is a specialist in interpreting and analyzing human remains. They apply their advanced scientific knowledge of the properties of the human skeleton to reach expert conclusions about biological identification, cause of death and other details which will help law enforcement agencies in criminal investigations and cold cases. They may also be used when identifying bodies in the aftermath of a natural disaster such as a hurricane.
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Probation Officer

Probation officers work with individuals who have been convicted of a crime and placed on probation instead of being sentenced to prison. They can also work with individuals who have been released from prison and placed on parole. Probation officers evaluate and counsel these individuals to prevent them from committing future crimes.
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State Trooper

State troopers, also known as state police officers, state patrol or highway patrol, are law enforcement officers who work on a state level. They often have different working titles depending on the state they work in. Many state troopers cover the roads and highways within a state jurisdiction, giving tickets for speeding infractions or arresting those who are driving while impaired or on drugs and alcohol. It is a common misconception that state troopers only cover roads and highways. In fact, state troopers are the ‘bridge’ between local police departments and federal agencies, and work across a wide range of responsibilities.
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Victim Advocate

Victim advocates, also known as victim coordinators or victim specialists, are professionals who are specially trained to support the victims of crime or abuse and their families. More victim advocates are being hired within both the criminal justice system and specialist organizations as the value of professional victim support is increasingly recognized. The purpose of a victim advocate is to provide both emotional support and practical assistance to help navigate victims of crime through criminal justice proceedings, including accompanying victims to court hearings.
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