How to Get Into the Crime Scene Cleaning Business
Cleaning up crime scenes involves working with bodily fluids on a regular basis and seeing things that might make another person's stomach turn. Many people who work in the field started in health care and have experience in protecting themselves against infections and diseases. With the potential to make six figures a year and a high profit margin, it's no wonder why you might be interested in getting into the crime scene cleaning business.
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Work in the janitorial field to gain more experience in cleaning. Whether you work in a school or a hospital, you're bound to handle bodily fluids and other issues that can make even the hardiest of individuals nauseous. Make sure you can handle working in these conditions before moving onto crime scenes.
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Take courses in law enforcement and natural sciences at a community college. Law enforcement courses will teach you about the types of scenes you'll encounter as well as the legal aspects of processing a crime scene while science courses will prepare you for the physical aspects of the job.
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Invest in the appropriate gear for the job. Even if you work for a crime scene cleaning company, it might not provide the right clothing. You need chemical-spill boots, double-filter respirators and a Hazmat suit. Having the right gear shows that you're serious about the job.
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Contact the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and take the courses required for the position and receive any necessary certification. You need to take courses on bloodborne pathogens, respiratory protection and other hazards to keep yourself safe in the workplace. OSHA can direct you to the nearest location or center to complete the proper training.
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Contact local law enforcement agencies, mortuaries and government offices to ask about potential employment. Contact any cleaning services in your area, focusing on those with experience in crime scene cleanup. Apply for any available positions in the field.
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Watch yourself and your behavior while working in the crime scene cleaning field. Everyone responds to stress differently, and you're bound to have stressful days when cleaning crime scenes. Talk to a professional psychologist or medical practitioner about issues you may have to keep your mind on the job.
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Tips & Warnings
Consider moving near a high-crime area or a larger city if you want to earn more money. Those working in larger cities earn much more than those in smaller towns with less criminal activity.
