How Much Money Does A Csi Make An Hour

Last updated: November 17, 2021

The average pay for a Crime Scene Investigator is $106,177 a year and $51 an hour in Canada. The average salary range for a Crime Scene Investigator is between $74,747 and $131,672. On average, a Bachelor's Degree is the highest level of education for a Crime Scene Investigator. This compensation analysis is based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Canada.

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Description: Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic to the Pacific and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering 9.98 million square kilometres (3.85 million square miles), making it the world's second-largest country by total area. Its southern and western border with the United States, stretching 8,891 kilometres (5,525 mi), is the world's longest bi-national land border. Canada's capital is Ottawa, and its three largest metropolitan areas are Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. Indigenous peoples have continuously inhabited what is now Canada for thousands of years...

Description:

Investigates alleged or suspected criminal violations of federal, state, or local laws to determine if evidence is sufficient to recommend prosecution.
Examines charge, complaint, or allegation of law violation to identify issues involved and types of evidence needed.
Assists in determining scope, timing, and direction of investigation.
Develops and uses informants to get leads to information.
Interviews, observes, and interrogates suspects and witnesses and analyzes records to secure evidence or establish facts.
Examines records to detect links in chain of evidence or information.
Uses cameras and photostatic machines to record evidence and documents.
Verifies information obtained to establish accuracy and authenticity of facts and evidence.
Maintains surveillances and performs undercover assignments.
Presents findings in clear, logical, impartial, and properly documented reports.
Reports critical information to and coordinates activities with other offices or agencies when applicable.
Testifies before grand juries.
Serves subpoenas or other official papers.
May lead or coordinate work of other special agents.
May obtain and use search and arrest warrants.
May serve on full-time, detail, or rotational protection assignments.
May carry firearms and make arrests.
May be designated according to agency worked for as special agent, fbi; special agent, irs; special agent, secret service.

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Description:

Investigates alleged or suspected criminal violations of federal, state, or local laws to determine if evidence is sufficient to recommend prosecution.
Examines charge, complaint, or allegation of law violation to identify issues involved and types of evidence needed.
Assists in determining scope, timing, and direction of investigation.
Develops and uses informants to get leads to information.
Interviews, observes, and interrogates suspects and witnesses and analyzes records to secure evidence or establish facts.
Examines records to detect links in chain of evidence or information.
Uses cameras and photostatic machines to record evidence and documents.
Verifies information obtained to establish accuracy and authenticity of facts and evidence.
Maintains surveillances and performs undercover assignments.
Presents findings in clear, logical, impartial, and properly documented reports.
Reports critical information to and coordinates activities with other offices or agencies when applicable.
Testifies before grand juries.
Serves subpoenas or other official papers.
May lead or coordinate work of other special agents.
May obtain and use search and arrest warrants.
May serve on full-time, detail, or rotational protection assignments.
May carry firearms and make arrests.
May be designated according to agency worked for as special agent, fbi; special agent, irs; special agent, secret service.