CPI Investigation Worker Trainee

Department-of-Family-and-Protective-Services; Sulphur Springs (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Dental/Vision/Life insurance (optional

Flexible spending accounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) invites applications for a CPI Investigator Trainee Spec I in Sulphur Springs. This on-site, full-time role involves safeguarding children and strengthening families through field investigations, information gathering, and referrals.

Salary ranges from $3,816.65 to $5,372.41 per month, with travel up to 75%. DFPS offers comprehensive health insurance for you, retirement plans, paid vacation and holidays, and other employee benefits.

Job description

Posting ID22703-Posted10/23/2026-Dept of Family & Protectve Svc-CPS Investigations Region 4-Protective Services-Not Eligible for Telework- Additional Shifts available (1) -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 4

Posting Number

22703

Closing Date

11/06/2026

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

Days (First)

Telework

Not Eligible for Telework

Travel

Up to 75%

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Full Time/Part Time

Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt

Nonexempt

Job Location City

SULPHUR SPRINGS

Job Location Address

1400 COLLEGE ST STE 111

Other Locations

None

MOS Codes

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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, evaluate child safety and future risk, and work with families to address concerns and reduce the likelihood of future harm. They are responsible for making informed decisions that can significantly impact the lives of children and families.

This is a mobile, field-based position where the work occurs where children and families live, learn, and receive services. Investigators spend much of their