CPI Investigation Worker Trainee

Department Of Family And Protective Services; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid health insurance for you

Retirement plans with lifetime monthly

Paid vacation, holidays, and sickleave

Optional dental, vision, and life

Flexible spending accounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services seeks a CPI Investigator Trainee Spec I in San Angelo to help protect children by investigating reports of alleged abuse or neglect.

Working full time with a monthly salary range of $3,816.65 to $5,372.41, you will join the CPS Investigations Region 9 team. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, paid leave, and more.

Qualifications

• Investigators respond to reports of alleged child abuse or neglect, gather and assess information.
• The role supports protective services and child safety efforts.

Responsibilities

• Respond to reports of alleged child abuse or neglect.
• Gather, assess, and document information to determine investigation outcomes.

Job description

Posting ID23024-Posted11/03/2026-Dept of Family & Protectve Svc-CPS Investigations Region 9-Protective Services-Not Eligible for Telework-b. $3000 - $4999 per month

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) works to build on strengths of families and communities to keep children and vulnerable adults safe, so they thrive. We do this through investigations, services, and referrals.

What You Get Beyond Your Paycheck

When you join the State of Texas, your monthly paycheck is just one part of your real income. Our benefits provide extra value that many private employers simply don’t match—often adding hundreds of dollars each month to what you take home or save.

Here’s what you get as a full-time employee:

• 100% paid health insurance for you, and 50% paid for eligible family members—saving you hundreds every month in out-of-pocket medical costs
• Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service, plus options to save even more with 401(k) and 457 plans
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave so you can recharge and take care of life outside work (that’s time off you’re actually paid for)
• Optional dental, vision, and life insurance —at rates much lower than most private plans
• Flexible spending accounts for added tax savings on health and dependent care
• Employee discounts on things like gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment

Functional Title:CPI Investigation Worker Trainee
Job Title:CPI INV Trainee Spec I
Agency:Dept of Family & Protectve Svc
Department:CPS Investigations Region 9
Posting Number:23024
Closing Date:12/03/2026
Posting Audience:Internal and External
Occupational Category:Protective Services
Salary Range:$3,816.65-$5,372.41
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group:TEXAS-B-17
Shift:Day
Additional Shift:None
Telework:Not Eligible for Telework
Travel:Up to 85%
Regular/Temporary:Regular
Full Time/Part Time:Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:Nonexempt
Facility Location:
Job Location City:SAN ANGELO
Job Location Address:622 S OAKES ST
Other Locations:None
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Brief Job Description:

Child Protective Investigations (CPI), Family Investigations and Alternative Response (FIAR) Investigators play a critical role in protecting children and strengthening families. Investigators respond to reports of alleged child abuse or neglect, gather and assess information,