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Career Guidance Skills information skills S2.1 - conducting studies, investigations and examinations S2.1.1 - conducting investigations Examine crime scenes
Description
Examine crime scenes upon arrival to ensure they are not tampered and perform the initial assessments and analyses of what may have occurred, as well as examining the nature of the evidence present.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 3 occupations
- Optional in 6 occupations
- Total: 9 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)
Essential for
- Police detectivePolice detectives gather and compile evidence which assists them in the solution of crimes. They use investigative techniques to gather evidence, and interview all parties connecte…
- Criminal investigatorCriminal investigators examine and process the scenes of crimes and the evidence found in them. They handle and protect the evidence compliant with rules and regulations, and isola…
- Police inspectorPolice inspectors coordinate and supervise a division in a police department. They ensure the division's compliance with rules and regulations, and monitor the performance of perso…
Optional for
- CriminologistCriminologists study conditions pertaining to humans such as the social and psychological aspects that could lead them to commit criminal acts. They observe and analyse different f…
- Intelligence officerIntelligence officers develop and execute plans to gather information and intelligence. They investigate the lines of enquiry which would provide them with the necessary intelligen…
- Police officerPolice officers use investigation methods to prevent crime, to pursue and apprehend criminals, and protect the public from violent and criminal activities. They perform surveillanc…
- Police trainerPolice trainers train probationary, new academy recruits, or cadets, and seasoned veterans on the theory and practice necessary to become a police officer. They conduct theoretical…
- Private detectivePrivate detectives research and analyse information to uncover facts for personal, corporate or legal reasons, depending on their clients. They conduct surveillance activities, whi…
- CoronerCoroners oversee the examination of deceased individuals in order to determine the cause of death in uncommon circumstances. They ensure records are maintained of the deaths within…
Related skills
- Crime scene preservation
- Analyse legal evidence
- Present evidence
- Law enforcement
- Investigation research methods
- Write situation reports
- Maintain operational communications
- Apply knowledge of human behaviour
- Ensure law application
- Ensure compliance with types of weapons
- Document evidence
- Hear witness accounts
- Identify security threats
Last updated on February 18, 2026
