
- Qualifications – Qualifications for becoming a crime scene cleaner include training certificates such as the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) experience in the medical profession and/or law enforcement.
- Police Check – Crime scene cleanup companies are tied closely with the local police authorities and ambulance services. This means that aspiring crime scene cleaners will have to undergo a police check before submitting their application.
- Communication skills – Being a team player is one of the many traits a crime scene cleaner must possess. Since you’re working with a team of professionals, communication is of utmost importance in order to execute the job properly.
- Professionalism – Clients undergo an emotionally draining time in their lives after their loved one has passed. Exercising compassion and professionalism is essential in a sensitive job environment as it helps the victims move forward on a traumatic incident.

- Obtain certification in bio-recovery technician training
- Proper medical waste disposal
- Blood Borne Pathogens
- Safe Handling of Biohazards
- Remediation Techniques
- Search for qualified employers
- Join a support group
- Complete additional training