Child Welfare Investigator - Field & Court Support

Arizona Department of Child Safety; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable health insurance

Top retirement plans

10 paid holidays

Vacation time 4:00 hours bi-weekly

Job summary

Arizona Department of Child Safety is seeking an Investigator for the Office of Child Welfare Investigations. The role focuses on leading high-impact investigations into serious allegations of child abuse or neglect, conducting home visits, interviewing families, and coordinating with law enforcement to document findings for safety decisions.

You will work within OCWI, follow joint investigation protocols, and exercise independent judgment across cases.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months law enforcement experience; OR
• 18 months experience as an Investigative DCS Specialist or in a related child safety agency

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into serious child abuse or neglect cases with internal and external partners.
• Document findings and prepare reports for management and court proceedings.
• Testify in court and participate in meetings as required by case needs.

Skills

Investigations

Interviewing

Court testimony

Written reports

Communication

Tools

Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System

Job description

Arizona Department of Child Safety is seeking an Investigator for the Office of Child Welfare Investigations. The role focuses on leading high-impact investigations into serious allegations of child abuse or neglect, conducting home visits, interviewing families, and coordinating with law enforcement to document findings for safety decisions.

You will work within OCWI, follow joint investigation protocols, and exercise independent judgment across cases.