CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60074142

Child Protective Investigator – 60074142 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. You will be detail‑oriented, possess good decision‑making skills, and 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. Responsibilities 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 A high school diploma or GED equivalent and at least four years of law‑enforcement experience or active military service (honorably discharged or currently serving honorably), OR An associate degree or 60+ credit hours from an accredited college or university and at least two years of professional work experience (examples include Guardian Ad Litem, Family Support Worker, Group Home Worker, Teacher, Teacher's Assistant/Aide, Therapeutic Assistant, Family Intervention Specialist, Home Health Aide/CNA, Healthcare Practitioner (LPN, RN), Nursing Facility Assistant, Paramedic/EMT, Dispatcher, Security/Safety Officer, Emergency Management Deputy/Director, Investigator (sworn/non‑sworn), or other welfare, education, first responder, emergency management or medical professional jobs that occur in high‑paced, high‑stress environments that require critical decision‑making), OR At least two years of law‑enforcement experience or active military service (honorably discharged or currently serving honorably), OR A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Required Certifications and Conditions Obtain a Florida Child Protective Investigator Certification from the Florida Certification Board within 12 months after provisional certification and maintain it as a condition of employment. Hold a valid driver's license. Possess an operational private vehicle for work and provide proof of registration and insurance within 30 days of hire. Attend an 8–12 week mandatory training course scheduled during day, weekend, or evening hours. Special Notes Language proficiency may be considered during selection. May require successful completion of a pre‑interview assessment or work sample to be eligible for interview. A bachelor's or master's degree in social work or a related field is preferred. Additional Information / Requirements This position requires night, weekend, and holiday work and is designated as essential. Incumbents may be required to work beyond normal hours during emergencies or natural disasters. Incumbents may be exposed to hazardous conditions in the field. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Follow policy and procedures, manage time, assess, plan, intervene, evaluate, document, engage, team, take appropriate actions related to domestic violence, mental health, substance abuse, establish effective relationships with colleagues, and demonstrate professional competencies. Must be physically capable of ambulating on varied terrain, entering residences, and performing routine physical tasks such as lifting up to 30 pounds, assisting clients, and working up to 16‑hour shifts when necessary, while maintaining alertness and driving vehicles during daytime and nighttime. Benefits of Working for the State of Florida In addition to a competitive salary, State employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that may include health, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Background screening is a condition of employment. Candidates must complete a State and National criminal history check, including fingerprinting, and a drug test. Employment may be terminated based on background screening results. Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, must register with the Selective Service System before the 26th birthday or provide a Letter of Registration Exemption. Verification will be conducted prior to hire. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Florida