ADULT PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60070468

Overview

Requisition No : 862869

Agency : Children and Families

Working Title : ADULT PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60070468

Pay Plan : Career Service

Position Number : 60070468

Salary : $37,000.08 annually / $1,423.07 bi-weekly

Posting Closing Date : 10 / 12 / 2025

Adult Protective Investigator, Department of Children and Families, Gainesville, Florida. Open Competitive. This posting will be used to fill position vacancies in OPS or Career Service. Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.

What you will do

• Be part of a team dedicated to protecting Florida's vulnerable adults by meeting Florida's nationally leading standards for Adult Protective Services' investigations and protections for vulnerable adults.
• Your first priority will be the vulnerable adult's safety.
• To assess safety concerns and mental capacity, you will meet with the vulnerable adult in person within 24 hours of receiving a report.
• When necessary, you will coordinate emergency services including medical evaluations, temporary placement, and court intervention when the person cannot make decisions for themselves.
• Investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation and work to prevent it from reoccurring.
• Gather critical information about vulnerable adults and others involved in the case through interviews, observations, and analysis of criminal history, prior APS involvement, and records uncovered during the investigations.
• Coordinate with state agencies, law enforcement, and prosecutors to provide justice for vulnerable adults.
• Connect vulnerable adults with agency and community resources to wrap around services needed to improve their quality of life and often saving them from the worst outcomes.
• Build relationships with organizations involved with adult protective investigations such as community services, advocacy groups, law enforcement, medical personnel, and other community resources.

Growth Opportunities

At the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), we invest in our workforce. Through our Career Ladder program, you will have the opportunity to increase your salary by completing targeted courses designed to enhance knowledge and expertise in Adult Protective Services and professional development. After one year of successful employment, you will be eligible to participate and, upon completion, receive a salary increase.

With 12,000 employees across the state, DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are challenging, complex, and rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.

Qualifications

Examples of professional work experience could be, although not limited to :

Official degree transcripts or letters from the registrar must be provided for all diploma / degree requirements. Proof of conferred degree (official transcripts or copy of diploma / degree) must be provided within 30 days of hire as a condition of employment.

Additional Information / Requirements

Background Screening and Compliance

Background screening is required. All candidates must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check, and be screened as required by Florida law. Employment may be terminated based on background results if the candidate begins work before results are reviewed and approved.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Following policy and procedures, time management, assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, documentation, engagement, teamwork, and appropriate actions related to domestic violence, mental health, and / or substance abuse. Ability to build effective relationships with colleagues and work across related disciplines.

Additional Candidate Information

Benefits and Workplace

We offer a competitive total compensation package and an extensive benefits program. For more details, visit the benefits website at myFlorida benefits.

Where you will work

Florida is a diverse state with opportunities across the state. Learn more at the Department of Children and Families website.

About the Department

Mission : The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency. Vision : A highly skilled workforce delivering world-class, continuously improving service focused on quality outcomes. Values : Integrity, accountability, diversity, and commitment to excellence.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a Drug-Free workplace. Veterans' Preference applies to eligible candidates. For more information visit the department's website. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact the hiring authority or People First Service Center.

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