CPI Investigation Worker Trainee

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

Benefits offered by this job

100% health insurance

Family health coverage 50%

Retirement plans

Paid vacation/holidays/sick leave

Dental/vision/life insurance optional

Flexible spending accounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Department of Family and Protective Services in Texarkana, Texas, seeks a CPI Investigation Worker Trainee to join the CPS Investigations Region 4 team. This full-time role conducts child protective investigations and collaborates with families to ensure child safety while documenting findings and actions.

The position requires traveling up to 75% and offers a full benefits package. Salary ranges between $3,816.65 and $5,372.41 monthly, with standard state employment protections and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Protect children and strengthen families through investigations and assessments.
• Collaborate with families to address concerns and reduce risk where possible.

Job description

Posting ID21973-Posted09/30/2026-Dept of Family & Protectve Svc-CPS Investigations Region 4-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 4
Posting Number: 21973
Closing Date: 10/14/2026
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 75%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
Facility Location:
Job Location City: TEXARKANA
Job Location Address: 3103 SUMMERHILL RD
Other Locations: None
MOS Codes: 0149,5805,5821,5822,5832,14N,14NX,183X,1N0X1,230X,311A,31D,351L,351M,35L,35M,42SX,43HX,4C0X1,4E0X1,5IX,683X,68X,71SX,73A,783X,HM,INV,IS,ISS,IV,MST,NC,OAP12

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, evaluate child safety and future risk, and work with families to address concerns and reduce