CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60073943

State of Florida•Panama City, FL

16d•Onsite

About The Position

WHEN SECONDS COUNT…A CHILD CANNOT WAIT!!! Children in crisis need quick action from strong, compassionate individuals dedicated to ensuring their safety. This demanding and challenging career could be your opportunity to speak for those with no voice and fight to help ensure the safety of those who cannot protect themselves. We are looking for people who are detailed-oriented, possess good decision-making skills, and can thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment. When seconds count, your career decision may be the critical difference in the life of a child.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED equivalent and four years of law enforcement experience or active military service (honorably discharged or status that current service reflects serving honorably); OR
An associate degree or 60+ credit hours from an accredited college or university and two years of professional work experience (see examples below) or two years of law enforcement experience or active military service (honorably discharged or status that current service reflects serving honorably);
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Must obtain a Florida Child Protective Investigator Certification from the Florida Certification Board within 12 months after obtaining provisional certification. All Investigators must maintain certification as a condition of employment.
Valid Driver License;
Must possess operational private vehicle for use in the performance of daily work activities.
Ability to attend an 8 - 12-week mandatory training course. This training could be scheduled during day, weekend, and evening hours.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct investigations of abuse, neglect, abandonment and/or special conditions for children;
Collect information through observation and interviews with the children, parents, relatives, and neighbors;
Assess danger threats, child vulnerabilities and caregiver protective capacities in order to determine whether a child is safe;
Arrange emergency placement for any child that cannot safely remain in their 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.