Criminologist Job Description

Criminologists assist law enforcement authorities in the assessment of potential criminals by using biological, social and psychological data to identify and analyze criminal patterns.

Typical Job Duties

• Study psychological and social factors to determine why criminals commit crimes

• Research data related to crimes and arrests

• Review criminal acts in order to identify patterns of actions, demographics and motivation

• Determine whether or not biological factors were relevant in the development of a criminal

• Prepare reports regarding the findings of case research

• Hold reports on file and refer to them when similar crimes are committed

Scholarships for Becoming a Criminologist

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