CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60050920

CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60050920

Date: May 27, 2026 Agency: Children and Families Requisition No: 876729 Position Number: 60050920 Salary: $50,000.08 annually / $1,923.08 bi-weekly 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 detail‐oriented, possess good decision‑making skills, and can thrive in a high‑pressure, fast‑paced environment. What you will do Conduct investigations of abuse, neglect, abandonment, and 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 and 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 current service reflecting honorable discharge) OR An associate degree or 60+ credit hours from an accredited college or university and two years of professional work experience or two years of law enforcement experience or active military service (honorably discharged or current service reflecting honorable discharge) Examples of professional work experience could be, although not limited to: 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) for a government entity, Other welfare, education, first responder, emergency management or medical professional jobs that occur in high‑paced, high‑stress environments requiring critical decision‑making OR A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university Must obtain a Florida Child Protective Investigator Certification within 12 months after provisional certification and maintain certification. Valid driver license required; must possess an operational private vehicle. Must attend an 8‑12‑week mandatory training course. Language proficiency may be considered. Additional Information / Requirements Night, weekend and holiday work required; essential position; work during emergencies and natural disasters Exposure to possible hazardous conditions in the field Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Following policy and procedures, managing time, assessing, planning, intervening, evaluating, documenting, engaging, teaming, and taking appropriate actions related to domestic violence, mental health, and substance abuse. Must be physically able to perform tasks such as ambulating in varied terrains, assisting with evacuation, normal vision and hearing, repetitive movements, bending and lifting up to 30 pounds, and occasionally working 16‑hour shifts. Candidate Profile (application) Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment Explain any gaps in employment Provide verifiable experience, education, training, knowledge, skills, and abilities Avoid using “See Resume” in place of entering work history Location: Chiefland, FL For assistance, call the People First Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Pursuant to Florida Law, the State of Florida is an EEO employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Florida