CPI Investigator Trainee – Field-Based Protective Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation and holidays

Dental, vision, life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

Dept of Family & Protectve Svc in Texas seeks a CPI Investigation Specialist I–IV to conduct field investigations of child abuse/neglect. The role requires extensive travel, on-call rotations, and rigorous documentation in a mobile unit.

Initial screening indicates multiple education paths and certification progressions, with compensation enhancements for select roles. The job emphasizes safety, collaboration with law enforcement, and community partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in social, human, protective services or related field.
• Experience in social/human/protective services preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 60% and work irregular hours.

Responsibilities

• Responds quickly in crisis situations involving children.
• Conducts forensic investigations of reports of abuse/neglect.
• Interviews families and caregivers relevant to cases.
• Documents all information and completes forms timely.
• Travel across state to various homes/offices as required.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Knowledge of family dynamics

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal relationship skills

Ability to travel

On-call and irregular hours

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree + 2 years relevant experience

60 credit hours + 2 years relevant experience

90 credit hours + 1 year relevant experience

Job description

Dept of Family & Protectve Svc in Texas seeks a CPI Investigation Specialist I–IV to conduct field investigations of child abuse/neglect. The role requires extensive travel, on-call rotations, and rigorous documentation in a mobile unit.

Initial screening indicates multiple education paths and certification progressions, with compensation enhancements for select roles. The job emphasizes safety, collaboration with law enforcement, and community partners.