Field CPS Investigator: Protecting Children & Families

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

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation & holidays

Dental, vision & life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) in Texas seeks a CPI Investigation Specialist I–II–IV to conduct forensic child abuse investigations, assess safety, and coordinate with law enforcement, courts, and social services. Located in Centerville, the role requires state travel and on-call hours.

Initial screening requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with relevant experience; on-call rotations and mobile work are common. Competitive benefits accompany the salary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or higher, or relevant combination as outlined in Initial Screening Criteria.
• Two years of relevant work experience or equivalent credits as described.
• Experience in social, human, or protective services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responds quickly in crisis situations involving children.
• Conducts forensic investigations of reports of abuse/neglect to determine validity.
• Interviews family members, reporters, and professionals involved.
• Assesses child safety and takes action to protect the child as needed.
• Maintains thorough documentation and case files.
• Travels to homes/offices; on-call and schedule flexibility required.

Skills

Child development

Family dynamics

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Computer skills

On-call rotating

Crisis response

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree + 2 years

60 credit hours + 2 years

90 credit hours + 1 year

Job description

Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) in Texas seeks a CPI Investigation Specialist I–II–IV to conduct forensic child abuse investigations, assess safety, and coordinate with law enforcement, courts, and social services. Located in Centerville, the role requires state travel and on-call hours.

Initial screening requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with relevant experience; on-call rotations and mobile work are common. Competitive benefits accompany the salary.