Security, Intelligence, Law Enforcement
Conducts deep-dive investigations on computer-based crimes establishing documentary or physical evidence, including digital media and logs associated with cyber intrusion incidents.
Annual openings
194
BLS median wage
$105,480
Typical education
Flexible / varies by employer
10-year growth
+9%
Career requirements
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Typical education
Flexible / varies by employer
Credential requirement
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Work style
- With kids/peopleOccasionally
- On a computerOccasionally
- Outdoors / on-siteOccasionally
- With your handsOccasionally
Interests it draws on
- Law Enforcement
Automation exposure
Moderate exposure
Some routine tasks may shift as tools improve, but the role is likely to adapt.
A typical day
- Check victims for signs of life, such as breathing and pulse.
- Block or rope off scene and check perimeter to ensure that entire scene is secured.
- Preserve, process, and analyze items of evidence obtained from crime scenes and suspects, placing them in proper containers and destroying evidence no longer needed.
- Notify, or request notification of, medical examiner or district attorney representative.
- Obtain facts or statements from complainants, witnesses, and accused persons and record interviews, using recording device.
- Obtain summary of incident from officer in charge at crime scene, taking care to avoid disturbing evidence.