Expert: Jim Pastore - 11/9/2009

Question
Hi there, I would like to know about becoming a crime scene investigator, or forensically related job, in particular in Ohio. I am a UK citizen and a hold a Bachelors degree in Forensic Investigation. I do know some areas require you to become an officer first and then progress into crime scene investigation and as willing as I would be to do that, I understand that to join the police force you need to be a citizen! Are there any areas in Ohio that employ forensic/crime scene investigators as a civilian position and what is the likelihood that they would then be willing to sponsor me for a visa?

Many Thanks

Heather

Answer
Heather,

    I know in the area I worked in Ohio all the crime scene personnel were Police Officers. You may want to try Columbus, Cleveland or Cincinnati Ohio. They may have progressed to hiring civilians for their crime scene investigators. I do know that most of Florida hires civilians for their crime scene work. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. If there is anything else I can help you with, just ask.

Jim