Field CPS Investigator I - Protecting Children

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

Retirement plans

Paid vacation and holidays

Dental, vision, and life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) seeks CPI Investigators in a field-based role based in San Angelo, TX. Investigators respond to reports of child abuse or neglect, gather information, assess safety, and coordinate with schools, medical professionals, and law enforcement to protect children.

The role requires extensive travel, strong judgment, and meticulous documentation. Positions emphasize interviewing families, making informed decisions under pressure, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree OR Associate's degree plus two years of relevant work experience OR 60 credit hours plus two years of relevant work experience OR 90 credit hours plus one year of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Responds quickly in crisis situations involving children.
• Conducts forensic investigations of abuse/neglect cases.
• Interviews family members, caregivers, and other stakeholders.
• Assesses child safety and takes actions to protect the child.
• Maintains thorough documentation and reports in a timely manner.
• Works in a mobile, field-based environment with regular travel.

Skills

Child development

Family dynamics

Communication

Relationship building

Problem solving

Travel readiness

On-call flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree + 2 years

60 credit hours + 2 years

90 credit hours + 1 year

Job description

Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) seeks CPI Investigators in a field-based role based in San Angelo, TX. Investigators respond to reports of child abuse or neglect, gather information, assess safety, and coordinate with schools, medical professionals, and law enforcement to protect children.

The role requires extensive travel, strong judgment, and meticulous documentation. Positions emphasize interviewing families, making informed decisions under pressure, and maintaining