Field CPS Investigator Trainee

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

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid health insurance

Retirement plans with lifetime monthly

Paid vacation and holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is seeking Child Protective Investigations Specialists I–IV to perform mobile, field-based investigations of reports of child abuse or neglect. Work occurs where children and families live, learn, and receive services, not in an office.

Significant travel and after-hours work are common, with strong documentation and collaboration required. Essential duties include interviewing families, coordinating with schools and law enforcement, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• Ability to travel up to 60% and work irregular hours.
• Experience in protective services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to reports of abuse/neglect and assess risk.
• Conduct field investigations in homes, schools, and community locations.
• Document findings accurately and meet case deadlines.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Knowledge of family dynamics

Communication skills

Ability to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Job description

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is seeking Child Protective Investigations Specialists I–IV to perform mobile, field-based investigations of reports of child abuse or neglect. Work occurs where children and families live, learn, and receive services, not in an office.

Significant travel and after-hours work are common, with strong documentation and collaboration required. Essential duties include interviewing families, coordinating with schools and law enforcement, and