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Unit group 2119

PSOC Unit group 2119 — Other physical and earth science professionals (2026)

Workers in this unit group collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations, perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation, testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques and serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry. Example of the occupations classified here: Ballistician

Level Unit group
Code 2119
Source PSOC
Practical summary

What this code covers

Workers in this unit group collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations, perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation, testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques and serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry. Example of the occupations classified here: Ballistician

Administrative context

Where this code is used

Use this unit group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Physical and earth science professionals.

Selection note

How to choose it

Use this node when the job title is more specific than the broader Physical and earth science professionals grouping.

FAQ

What does PSOC 2119 cover?

Workers in this unit group collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations, perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation, testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques and serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry. Example of the occupations classified here: Ballistician

Where is PSOC 2119 used in practice?

Use this unit group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Physical and earth science professionals.

How do I choose PSOC 2119 over nearby options?

Use this node when the job title is more specific than the broader Physical and earth science professionals grouping.