A Computer Forensics Investigator/Examiner is someone who analyzes computers and other digital devices to assist with police investigations. They help the police with computer based and cyber and non-cybercrimes. They are able to gather, recover, and locate evidence for electronic devices that may have been deleted or is hidden from plain sight. They work on identity theft, electronic fraud, and other scams. There are no educational requirements necessary to become a Computer Forensics Examiner; however degrees or certificates are offered in a relevant field. A bachelor’s or master’s degree can be obtained from many colleges in the field. The median salary according to study.com is $68, 423 yearly for those who work in this field. Experience
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This career requires an extensive knowledge of computers and I am not a technology person. I am more interested in criminal investigation. Most Forensic Computer Examiners work alone and spend most of their time behind a computer desk and this is not the type of environment I like to work in. I like to get out in the field and collaborate with others to gain experience and to learn from others. This is also a career that does not have many job opportunities because it is a fairly new field. Investigation has changed with the modernization of society and technology changes rapidly and the skills needed have to match this revolving …show more content…
As I explored the opportunities available in the field the career that most closely fits my career aspirations is the FBI Honor Internship Program. This program allows students to work side-by-side with agents and exposes them to relevant experience. The FBI is an agency that has various opportunities and different departments. I would like to work in criminal investigation and this department would have more opportunities available than some of the smaller and local agencies. Working with the FBI will challenge and push me to a higher and different level. Understanding all aspects of the law and how to investigate using science and theories is something that intrigues my
This career requires an extensive knowledge of computers and I am not a technology person. I am more interested in criminal investigation. Most Forensic Computer Examiners work alone and spend most of their time behind a computer desk and this is not the type of environment I like to work in. I like to get out in the field and collaborate with others to gain experience and to learn from others. This is also a career that does not have many job opportunities because it is a fairly new field. Investigation has changed with the modernization of society and technology changes rapidly and the skills needed have to match this revolving …show more content…
As I explored the opportunities available in the field the career that most closely fits my career aspirations is the FBI Honor Internship Program. This program allows students to work side-by-side with agents and exposes them to relevant experience. The FBI is an agency that has various opportunities and different departments. I would like to work in criminal investigation and this department would have more opportunities available than some of the smaller and local agencies. Working with the FBI will challenge and push me to a higher and different level. Understanding all aspects of the law and how to investigate using science and theories is something that intrigues my