Frontline Child Protective Investigator

Florida; Chipley (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Children and Families in Florida is seeking a Child Protective Investigator to perform investigations into abuse, neglect, and other risk factors affecting children. The role requires strong decision making under pressure and a commitment to safeguarding vulnerable youth.

Responsibilities include interviewing families and witnesses, coordinating emergency placements, and connecting families with community resources.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus four years of law enforcement experience or active military service.
• Associate degree with two years of professional work experience or two years of law enforcement or military service.
• Official transcripts and degree proof required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations of abuse, neglect, abandonment and/or special conditions for children.
• Collect information through observation and interviews with children, parents, relatives, and neighbors.
• Assess danger threats, child vulnerabilities and caregiver protective capacities to determine safety.
• Arrange emergency placement for any child that cannot safely remain in home.
• Notify state attorney, law enforcement and child protection teams.
• Provide families with service linkages to agency and community resources.
• Conduct initial/ongoing child present and impending danger assessments.
• Report indication of abuse, neglect and/or abandonment to the Florida Abuse Hotline.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or 60+ credit hours

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Department of Children and Families in Florida is seeking a Child Protective Investigator to perform investigations into abuse, neglect, and other risk factors affecting children. The role requires strong decision making under pressure and a commitment to safeguarding vulnerable youth.

Responsibilities include interviewing families and witnesses, coordinating emergency placements, and connecting families with community resources.