You could give yourself an advantage by doing a relevant degree in:
- forensic science
- criminology
- applied science
- chemistry
- biology
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
Fingerprint officers check and compare fingerprints taken from crime scenes.
£16,000 Starter
to£35,000 Experienced
42 to 44 a week
evenings / weekends / bank holidays on a rota
You can get into this job through:
You could give yourself an advantage by doing a relevant degree in:
You'll usually need:
Each police service sets its own entry requirements, but to start as a trainee fingerprint officer you'll find it useful to have:
Police services will carry out checks into your background and employment history. This might also include checking on your close family members.
You can find out more about how to become a fingerprint officer from The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences and the College of Policing.
You'll need:
Your day-to-day duties might include:
You could work in a laboratory.
Your working environment may be emotionally demanding.
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