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CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60047918
CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60047918State of Florida • Gainesville, FL, US
CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60047918

CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60047918

State of Florida • Gainesville, FL, US
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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

  • 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);
  • 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

  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • 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.

  • 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. Information regarding certification can be found at : Florida Certification Board
  • Valid Driver License; and
  • Must possess operational private vehicle for use in the performance of daily work activities. Selected candidates are required to provide proof of vehicle registration and documentation of the appropriate insurance coverage within 30 days of hire as a condition of employment. The Department provides a Vehicle Insurance Allowance to assist with the cost of insurance coverage due to the use of private vehicle for work purposes.
  • Ability to attend an 8 - 12-week mandatory training course. This training could be scheduled during day, weekend, and evening hours.
  • Special Notes

  • Language proficiency may be considered in the selection process as determined by Agency needs at the time of selection.
  • May require successful completion of pre-interview assessment or work sample to be eligible for interview.
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in social work or related field preferred.
  • Additional Information / Requirements

  • This position will require night, weekend, and holiday work. It has also been designated as an essential position. Incumbents are expected to work during emergency situations or natural disasters and may be required to work before, during and beyond normal work hours / days.
  • Incumbents may be exposed to possible hazardous conditions in the field.
  • 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

  • Candidate profile must be completed in its entirety with supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
  • Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
  • Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and / or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
  • It is unacceptable to use the statement "See Resume" in place of entering work history.
  • If you experience problems applying online, please contact People First Service Center.
  • 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.

  • We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.
  • The position will perform all job tasks in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and requirements applicable to state and federal laws or procedures.
  • Participation in the State of Florida Direct Deposit Program is required as a condition of employment per F.S. 110.113, with enrollment within 30 calendar days of appointment.
  • 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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