Applicants for crime scene investigator certification should have good moral character, strong integrity and high ethical professional standings in order to qualify, according to the International Association for Identification.
General Requirements
According to theiai.org, the general requirements for becoming a certified crime scene investigator include one year of crime scene-related activities and a minimum of 48 hours of Crime Scene Certification Board-approved instruction in crime scene related courses within the previous five years.
Special Requirements
In some agencies, you must be a police officer before becoming a crime scene investigator, according to crime-scene-investigator.net.
Collegiate Training
Crime scene investigator certificates can be obtained through online or traditional campus based programs. Bachelor and master degrees in forensic science provide good foundations for careers in crime scene work, according to crime-scene-investigator.net.
Alternative Routes to Certification
If the Crime Scene Certification Board approves, training in an agency's program can be substituted for some portion of the instruction hours needed for crime scene investigator certification.
Tests
The International Association for Identification states that a 200-question test with a three-hour time limit must be taken for certification. You must score 75 percent or better to pass.
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