Field Investigator – Child Protective Services

Department-of-Family-and-Protective-Services; Odessa (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 and life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is hiring CPI Investigations Specialist I–IV for the Odessa area. This mobile, field-based role protects children by investigating reports of abuse or neglect, gathering information, and assessing risk.

You will interview families, coordinate with schools and law enforcement, and document findings. Extended travel and after-hours work are common; this role demands resilience and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience with field investigations and protective services.
• Strong interviewing and documentation skills.
• Ability to travel up to 85% as required.
• Ability to work in mobile/field settings.

Responsibilities

• Responds quickly in crisis situations involving children.
• Conducts forensic investigations to determine abuse or neglect.
• Interviews families and other stakeholders.
• Maintains thorough documentation and reports.
• Works in a mobile unit with irregular hours.

Skills

Interviewing

Documentation

Field work

Travel

Crisis response

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

60+ college credit hours

Job description

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is hiring CPI Investigations Specialist I–IV for the Odessa area. This mobile, field-based role protects children by investigating reports of abuse or neglect, gathering information, and assessing risk.

You will interview families, coordinate with schools and law enforcement, and document findings. Extended travel and after-hours work are common; this role demands resilience and teamwork.