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Scenes of crime officers (SOCOs) find, record and recover evidence from crime scenes.
Many employers ask for a degree and will expect you to have experience in police work or a related field, for example intelligence gathering and analysis. Experience of dealing with the public and working in sensitive situations will be helpful. Qualifications or experience in photography can also be useful and may be essential for some jobs.
You'll need:
You'll need to pass enhanced background checks. You'll usually need a driving licence.
In this role you could:
With experience, you could become a senior or principal officer, with responsibility for managing a crime scene investigation (CSI) team. You could also complete further training to manage investigations at major incidents.
Criminologists look at the reasons why people commit crimes and find ways to reduce re-offending.
Astronauts fly spacecraft and do experiments in space.
Merchant Navy engineering officers maintain the mechanical and electrical machinery and instruments on board a ship.
Store detectives prevent shoplifting in retail outlets and shopping centres.
Bodyguards protect individuals or groups from the risk of violence, kidnapping and other harmful situations.
Army officers command, manage and motivate teams of soldiers.
Our National Detective Programme is a salaried two-year training and development programme. The programme is designed to equip you with the core policing skills required in modern investigative work. Being a detective is all about how you interpret information and being able to see clues where others dont, allowing you to see below the surface.
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