Field CPI Investigator Trainee

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

Job summary

Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) seeks CPI Investigations Specialists I–IV for mobile field work protecting children. Investigators respond to reports of abuse or neglect, gather and assess information, and make safety determinations.

The job requires extensive travel across Texas, regular on‑site fieldwork, and collaboration with schools, law enforcement, and courts. Positions emphasize rapid decision-making under pressure, thorough documentation, and commitment to families

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development and family dynamics.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel across the state and work nontraditional hours.

Responsibilities

• Respond quickly in crisis situations involving children.
• Conduct forensic investigations to determine abuse or neglect.
• Interview families, caregivers, and professionals to gather information.
• Document all case information accurately and timely.
• Maintain professional boundaries and act in the child's best interest.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Knowledge of family dynamics

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

60 accredited college credit hours

90 accredited college credit hours

Job description

Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) seeks CPI Investigations Specialists I–IV for mobile field work protecting children. Investigators respond to reports of abuse or neglect, gather and assess information, and make safety determinations.

The job requires extensive travel across Texas, regular on‑site fieldwork, and collaboration with schools, law enforcement, and courts. Positions emphasize rapid decision-making under pressure, thorough documentation, and commitment to families