CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60074877

Overview

Requisition No : 863274. Agency : Children and Families. Working Title : CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60074877. Pay Plan : Career Service. Position Number : 60074877. Salary : $50,000.08 annually / $1,923.08 bi-weekly. Posting Closing Date : 10 / 19 / 2025. Location : DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Open Competitive. This posting will be used to fill position vacancies in OPS and Career Service.

Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.

Impact

When seconds count…A CHILD CANNOT WAIT!!! Children in crisis need quick action from strong, compassionate individuals dedicated to ensuring their safety. This role requires detailed- oriented decision-making in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment to protect vulnerable children.

What you will do

• 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 to determine child safety.
• 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.

Qualifications

Examples of professional work experience could include : Guardian Ad Litem or similar child advocate role; Family Support Worker; Group Home Worker; Teacher / Teacher's Assistant / Aide; Daycare Provider / Worker; Therapeutic Assistant; Behavioral Health Technician; Family Intervention Specialist; Home Health Aide / CNA; Healthcare Practitioner (LPN, RN); Nursing Facility Assistant; Paramedic / EMT; Firefighter; Dispatcher; Security / Safety Officer; Emergency Management Deputy / Director; Investigator (sworn / non-sworn) for a government entity; and other high-stress roles requiring rapid decision-making.

OR

An official letter from the registrar or unofficial transcripts with anticipated graduation dates and credits earned must be provided for all diploma / degree requirements. Proof of conferred degree (official transcripts or copy of diploma) must be provided within 30 days of hire as a condition of employment.

Special Notes

Additional Information / Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of policy and procedures; managing time; assessing, planning, intervening, evaluating, documenting, engaging; ability to handle Domestic Violence, Mental Health, and / or Substance Abuse issues; establish relationships with colleagues; professional competencies.

Physical agility requirements include tasks such as traversing varied terrains, evacuating during emergencies, lifting up to 30 pounds, and driving in day or night hours.

Candidate Profile

Benefits and About the Organization

Benefits of working for the State of Florida are described in the total compensation package. For more information, visit mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Growth Opportunities

DCF offers opportunities for advancement and professional development across the statewide workforce.

Where you will work

Florida offers diverse communities, outdoor opportunities, and a variety of living environments; join the Department of Children and Families to serve the state's families.

About Department of Children and Families

Mission : The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to protect the vulnerable, promote strong families, and support recovery and resiliency.

Vision : We deliver world-class, continuously improving service with a diverse, high-performing team.

Values : Integrity, accountability, diversity, and respect in a performance-driven culture.

Additional information : retiree considerations, selective service, background screening, and equal employment opportunity statements are part of the standard employment process in this posting. For more details, refer to the original content and applicable legal requirements.

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