[john111]

Hello. I am studying forensics and I am thinking of taking up crime scene cleaning as my career. I have heard so highly about crime scene cleaners from my late uncle who was a forensic professional, that I have started developing respect for them.
What are the qualifications required for this type of job?

john

[black]

Hi John
Specific qualifications would probably differ according to which country you are based. I expect you would be required to take certification courses that cover, among other things, hazardous materials eg Pathogens, protection against them and the regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration that govern crime-scene clean-ups.

There is a website you may find useful which lists three human qualities any crime scene cleaner requires: a strong stomach, the ability to emotionally detach from his work and a sympathetic nature.

Howstuffworks "How Crime-scene Clean-up Works"

You could contact some clean-up firms in your area to ask what they require.

I found it harrowing to know that about 20 to 30 families a year in the UK are currently left to pay for cleaning up their home after a murder.

[mattew72]

Hi
John

As you are a forensics student and also want to choose crime scene cleaning as ur carrer,its very nice .I am giving you information regarding the crome scene cleaning which will surely help you

A large number of people don’t even know what a crime scene cleaner is, forget about becoming one. I appreciate that you are thinking of it as a career. A crime scene cleaner does the great job of getting the crime scene cleaned up of any poisonous waste left. But my son, this job demands guts, time and devotion. Are you ready for all this?

A successful crime scene cleaner should have at least these basic qualities:

Strong stomach
Mentally stable
Psychologically strong and
Be respectful and sympathetic towards the grieving family

You don’t require any college degree or any specialization to enter this field. But you need to undergo strict training. The companies which deal in environmental site cleanup services and environmental hazardous waste services would give you blood borne pathogen training in which you learn the dangers of dealing with the bodily fluids, how to use protective gear and how to properly transport and dispose of dangerous waste.

Cleaners usually get Hepatitis B vaccine after every five years.

You need to be in good physical and mental condition always. There are no fixed timings. You have to be on your toes 24/7.

Now if you are ready for all this, then go ahead. It’s a good service for the human kind and the environment. All the best son.


Mattew