CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60072203

Overview

Requisition No : 862500

Agency : Children and Families

Working Title : CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60072203

Pay Plan : Career Service

Position Number : 60072203

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

Posting Closing Date : 10 / 19 / 2025

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Child Protective Investigator

Department of Children and Families

Sebring, Florida

Open Competitive

This posting will be used to fill position vacancies in 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 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 :

For degree requirements, 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

(application) must be completed in its entirety. Include 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 call the People First Service Center at 877-562-7287.

Benefits and Additional Information

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 more complete list of benefits, visit the State benefits page. Growth Opportunities : 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 and 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. There are 175 state parks to explore. Floridians come from diverse backgrounds, making the Sunshine State a great place to live and work.

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. 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 openness and accountability. 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 Florida Family page.

Legal and Compliance

SELECTIVE SERVICE : Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962 must be registered with the Selective Service System. Verification will be conducted prior to hire. More info at the Selective Service website.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT : State and National criminal history check and other screening required. Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment. Background results must be reviewed and approved prior to employment.

Equal Opportunity : The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Reasonable accommodations are available. The State supports a Drug-Free workplace with drug testing where applicable.

Veterans' Preference : Veterans' Preference applies. Documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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