Protective Investigator: Safeguard Vulnerable Adults

Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

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Job summary

The Florida Department of Children and Families in Gainesville, FL is seeking an Adult Protective Investigator to join our team. This role handles investigations into abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and financial exploitation of vulnerable adults, including those in the community or care facilities.

Your duties include rapid safety assessment within 24 hours, coordinating emergency services, interviewing individuals, gathering records, and working with state agencies and law enforcement to ensure

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; four years of law enforcement or active military service, or
• Associate degree or 60+ credit hours plus two years of professional work experience; or two years of law enforcement or military service.

Responsibilities

• Investigate abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and financial exploitation of vulnerable adults.
• Assess safety and mental capacity within 24 hours of report.
• Coordinate emergency services, including medical evaluations and temporary placement.
• Interview individuals and gather information, records, and criminal history.
• Collaborate with state agencies, law enforcement, and prosecutors to ensure justice.
• Connect clients with community resources to improve quality of life and safety.

Skills

Interviewing

Fact-finding

Emergency response

Time management

Typing

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or 60+ credit hours

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

The Florida Department of Children and Families in Gainesville, FL is seeking an Adult Protective Investigator to join our team. This role handles investigations into abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and financial exploitation of vulnerable adults, including those in the community or care facilities.

Your duties include rapid safety assessment within 24 hours, coordinating emergency services, interviewing individuals, gathering records, and working with state agencies and law enforcement to ensure