Child Protective Investigator: Save Lives in Crisis

Florida; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Children and Families in Tampa, FL is seeking a Child Protective Investigator to conduct investigations of abuse and neglect, gather information through interviews, and assess danger to determine child safety. This role requires strong decision-making in a high-stress environment and involves coordinating with state attorneys, law enforcement, and community resources.

Qualifications include a high school diploma with four years of law enforcement or military service, or an

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED with four years of law enforcement experience or active military service

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations of abuse, neglect, abandonment and/or special conditions for children
• Collect information through observation and interviews with the children, parents, relatives, and neighbors
• Assess danger threats, child vulnerabilities and caregiver protective capacities in order to determine whether a child is safe
• Arrange emergency placement for any child that cannot safely remain in their home
• Notify state attorney, law enforcement and child protection teams
• Provide families with service linkages to agency and community resources
• Conduct initial/ongoing child present and impending danger assessments
• Report indication of abuse, neglect and/or abandonment to the Florida Abuse Hotline

Job description

The Department of Children and Families in Tampa, FL is seeking a Child Protective Investigator to conduct investigations of abuse and neglect, gather information through interviews, and assess danger to determine child safety. This role requires strong decision-making in a high-stress environment and involves coordinating with state attorneys, law enforcement, and community resources.

Qualifications include a high school diploma with four years of law enforcement or military service, or an