Child Welfare Forensic Investigator

State of Arizona; Arizona; Remote; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) seeks an Investigator in the Office of Child Welfare Investigations in Maricopa County. The role conducts home visits, interviews, and investigations into felony child abuse/neglect, testifies in court, and supports inter-agency databases.

In-state travel is required with potential remote work options. Under supervision, you will be assigned to an OCWI unit and follow joint investigation protocols to safeguard children and assist families while

Qualifications

• Interviews with children and family members.
• Strong verbal and written communication for reporting and court testimony.
• Ability to prepare clear investigative reports.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, responds to and investigates criminal conduct reports.
• Conducts interviews, collects documents, and records interactions in databases.
• Testifies in court regarding child welfare investigations.
• Assists on cases involving serious injury or death; develops strategies for sensitive investigations.
• Attends high profile staffing and meetings.
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment.

Skills

Interviewing children

Verbal and written communication

Report writing

Public relations

In-state travel

Job description

The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) seeks an Investigator in the Office of Child Welfare Investigations in Maricopa County. The role conducts home visits, interviews, and investigations into felony child abuse/neglect, testifies in court, and supports inter-agency databases.

In-state travel is required with potential remote work options. Under supervision, you will be assigned to an OCWI unit and follow joint investigation protocols to safeguard children and assist families while