CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60048229

CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60048229

Date : Oct 6, 2025

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Requisition No : 862499

Agency : Children and Families

Working Title : CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60048229

Position Number : 60048229

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

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.

How you will make an impact : 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.

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 :

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; 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 and nighttime hours.

Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida :

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits.

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

DCF is focused on investing in its world-class workforce!

Where you will work :

Florida is the only state that borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. In other words, no matter where you land in Florida, you're never more than 60 miles from a body of saltwater. And if the beach isn't your scene, there are 175 state parks to explore. Floridians hail from diverse backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, and walks of life, making it a diverse workforce. The Sunshine State is a great place to live and work – Come join our team!

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.

SELECTIVE SERVICE : Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, visit the SSS website : http : / / www.sss.gov.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT : It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any candidate being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S.

Employment may be terminated based on the background investigation results if the candidate begins employment before the background results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Department.

Background investigations shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and national criminal records check through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies. Employees will be retained in state and national rap back program, providing real-time arrest hit notifications.

Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment in the position in accordance with Section 112.0455 F.S.

No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through FDLE and FBI and may include local checks.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation must notify the agency hiring authority and / or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE : Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location : BARTOW, FL

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 6 : 00 p.m., Eastern time

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