CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60056193

State of Florida • Crawfordville, FL

367d • $50,000

About The Position

The Child Protective Investigator position at the Department of Children and Families in Crawfordville, Florida, is a demanding and challenging role focused on ensuring the safety of children in crisis. This position requires quick action from compassionate individuals dedicated to protecting those who cannot protect themselves. Candidates must be detail-oriented, possess good decision-making skills, and thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment. The role involves conducting investigations of abuse, neglect, and abandonment, assessing danger threats, and arranging emergency placements for children when necessary.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent and four years of law enforcement experience or active military service.
• An associate degree or 60+ credit hours from an accredited college or university and two years of professional work experience or two years of law enforcement experience.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• Must obtain a Florida Child Protective Investigator Certification within 12 months after obtaining provisional certification.
• Valid Driver License and operational private vehicle for work activities.
• Ability to attend an 8 - 12-week mandatory training course.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or master's degree in social work or related field preferred.
• Language proficiency may be considered in the selection process.

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 child safety.
• Arrange emergency placement for children who cannot safely remain in their homes.
• Notify state attorney, law enforcement, and child protection teams.
• Provide families with service linkages to agency and community resources.
• Conduct initial and ongoing child present and impending danger assessments.
• Report indications of abuse, neglect, and/or abandonment to the Florida Abuse Hotline.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $50,000.08 annually.
• Vehicle Insurance Allowance for the use of a private vehicle for work purposes.
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED