CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60047918

Overview

Requisition No : 862589

Agency : Children and Families

Working Title : CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60047918

Pay Plan : Career Service

Position Number : 60047918

Salary : $50,000.08 annually / $1,923.08 bi-weekly

Posting Closing Date : 10 / 12 / 2025

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Child Protective Investigator

Department of Children and Families

Gainesville, 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.

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 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.

Qualifications

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

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) or similar profession

Nursing Facility Assistant

Paramedic / EMT

Firefighter

Dispatcher

Security / Safety Officer

Emergency Management Deputy / Director or similar position

Investigator (sworn / non-sworn) for a government entity

Other welfare, education, first responder, emergency management or medical professional jobs that occur in high-paced, high-stress environments that require critical decision-making to occur.

OR

An official letter from the college / university registrar or unofficial transcriptions with anticipated graduation dates and credits earned must be provided for all diploma / degree requirements.

Proof of conferred degree such as official transcripts or copy of diploma / degree must be provided within 30 days of hire as a condition of employment.

Special Notes

Additional Information / Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Following policy and procedures, Managing Time, Assessing, Planning, Intervening, Evaluating, Documenting, Engaging, Teaming, taking appropriate actions related to Domestic Violence, Mental Health, and / or Substance Abuse, Establishing Effective Relationships with Colleagues, Professional Competencies.

Must be physically able and have the ability to perform the following physical agility tasks : ambulate in varied terrains to enter residences / locations as well as up and down stairs / stairwells, assist with evacuation of persons served during an emergency situation, have normal vision and hearing, including use of corrective devices, do repetitive movements with arms, hands, neck and head, bend, twist, turn, kneel, stoop, squat, push, pull, lift and walk extended distances, lift and carry up to 30 pounds, assist clients in and out of properties, vehicles and safety equipment / devices, sit and / or stand for periods of time without a break, work 16 hour shifts on occasion, remain alert while on duty, drive a vehicle to transport clients, during both daytime hours and nighttime hours.

Candidate Profile and Application

Benefits and Work Environment

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida : The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits. For a complete list of benefits, visit the Benefits site.

Growth Opportunities : 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.

Where you will work : Florida offers diverse settings and communities across the state with opportunities for professional growth.

About Department of Children and Families

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 : We are a highly skilled workforce committed to empowering people with complex and varied needs to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their families. In collaboration with community stakeholders, we will deliver world class and continuously improving service focused on providing the people we serve with the level and quality that we would demand and expect for our own families.

Values : A workforce that operates with integrity maintains loyalty to a code of ethics that requires the courage to take responsibility for providing the highest quality of service to the vulnerable. We are a solutions-focused learning organization built on a foundation of transparency in action and accountability of results. Both within the organization and among our stakeholders, we thrive in a culture of respect for diversity of opinion that is nurtured through open communication. High performing and committed, we are unified in our goal of excellence in achieving quality outcomes for those we serve.

To learn more please visit the site.

SELECTIVE SERVICE : Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962 must be registered with the Selective Service System or have an exemption. Verification of registration will be conducted prior to hire.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT : State and National criminal history check required; fingerprinting through FDLE and FBI; may include local checks. Drug test required. Failure to complete background screening may prevent employment.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer. Reasonable accommodations are available. The State supports a Drug-Free workplace with drug testing as applicable.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE : Veterans' Preference available for Career Service vacancies. Documentation required with submission.

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