Field Investigator - Child Protective Services

Department-of-Family-and-Protective-Services; San Marcos (TX); Sur place; USD 43 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

100% paid health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation and holidays

Dental, vision, and life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee discounts

Résumé du poste

Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is hiring for a Child Protective Investigations Specialist I–IV, a mobile field position in San Marcos. Investigators respond to reports of alleged child abuse or neglect, gather information, assess safety, and work with families to reduce risk.

Strong documentation and travel are essential to support daily investigations. The role emphasizes crisis response, collaboration with law enforcement, schools, and healthcare providers, and requires

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher options listed (varies by Specialist level).
• Two years of relevant work experience for some levels.
• College credits requirements for progression through Specialist I–IV.

Responsabilités

• Responds quickly in crisis situations involving children.
• Conducts forensic investigations of reports of abuse/neglect.
• Interviews families and caregivers and documents all information accurately.
• Works in mobile/field environments, travel up to 60% of the time.

Description du poste

Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is hiring for a Child Protective Investigations Specialist I–IV, a mobile field position in San Marcos. Investigators respond to reports of alleged child abuse or neglect, gather information, assess safety, and work with families to reduce risk.

Strong documentation and travel are essential to support daily investigations. The role emphasizes crisis response, collaboration with law enforcement, schools, and healthcare providers, and requires