Victoria Police’s Forensic Service Department (FSD)

The Victoria Police’s Forensic Service Department (FSD) is split across three locations in Victoria - Macleod, Ballarat, and Morwell, and FSD is one of the largest providers of forensic science services in Australia.

This department is made up of a diverse mix of scientists and specialist police officers, who provide high level forensic analysis to assist police with evidence recovery, intelligence, investigations, and prosecutions.

Specialist areas include just about everything from DNA extraction and drug and chemical analysis, to botany, ballistics, and audio-visual recovery and enhancement. 

Students keen on a career in forensic science should note that there are two main pathways that could lead to their dream job at Victoria Police’s Forensic Services Department:

1. Study a science degree at university specialising in either chemistry, biochemistry, or molecular biology.
    
2. Join Victoria Police as a police officer.

 Sworn police officers are able to work and be trained in specialist areas such as:

•  Crime Scene Examination
•  Ballistics
•  Criminal Identification
•  Chemical, Biological and Radiological/Disaster Victim Identification Unit
•  Collision Reconstruction and Mechanical Investigation

Looking for a rewarding career?  Consider joining the Victoria Police – visit Police Careers.