Forensic collision investigator

In this role you could:

• attend the scene of fatal and life-threatening road traffic collisions
•  examine vehicles and vehicle parts
•  create plans of the scene and make time and distance studies
•  work out vehicle speed through the amount of crush damage
•  check tachograph information on vehicles
•  get technical information from vehicle manufacturers
•  produce reports
•  give evidence to the investigation team or the Courts

• knowledge of public safety and security 
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• legal knowledge including court procedures and government regulations
• the ability to think clearly using logic and reasoning
• the ability to use your initiative
• excellent verbal communication skills
• analytical thinking skills
• excellent written communication skills
• to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently

You can get into this job through:

• a university course
• working towards this role
• applying directly
• specialist courses run by professional bodies

With experience, you could move into management or work on a freelance or consultancy basis.