CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60056752
State of Florida, Orlando, FL, United States
Requisition No: 874676
Agency: Children and Families
Working Title: CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR – 60056752
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 60056752
Salary: $50,000.08
Posting Closing Date: 05/07/2026
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 ensure the safety of those who cannot protect themselves. We are looking for people who are detail‑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 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
Must be a current employee with the Department of Children and Families.
Preference may be given to those who currently possess a Florida Child Protective Investigator Certification from the Florida Certification Board. All investigators must maintain certification as a condition of employment.
Valid driver license.
Must possess an 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 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 a private vehicle for work purposes.
Special Notes
Language proficiency may be considered in the selection process as determined by agency needs at the time of selection.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work or related field preferred.
Additional Information / Requirements
This position has 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, and demonstrating professional competencies.
Reasonable Accommodation & Equal Opportunity
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735) in advance of application 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. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) and any other documentation as required by Rule 55A‑7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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Agency: Children and Families
Working Title: CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR – 60056752
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 60056752
Salary: $50,000.08
Posting Closing Date: 05/07/2026
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 ensure the safety of those who cannot protect themselves. We are looking for people who are detail‑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 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
Must be a current employee with the Department of Children and Families.
Preference may be given to those who currently possess a Florida Child Protective Investigator Certification from the Florida Certification Board. All investigators must maintain certification as a condition of employment.
Valid driver license.
Must possess an 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 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 a private vehicle for work purposes.
Special Notes
Language proficiency may be considered in the selection process as determined by agency needs at the time of selection.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work or related field preferred.
Additional Information / Requirements
This position has 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, and demonstrating professional competencies.
Reasonable Accommodation & Equal Opportunity
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735) in advance of application 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. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) and any other documentation as required by Rule 55A‑7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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