Compliance Investigator

Posting ID 19857 -Posted 08/07/2026 - Dept of Family & Protectve Svc - FCL Residential Investigations - Protective Services - Not Eligible for Telework - Other Locations (2) - Additional Shifts available (1) - b. $3000 - $4999 per month The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) works to build on strengths of families and communities to keep children and vulnerable adults safe, so they thrive. We do this through investigations, services, and referrals. What You Get Beyond Your Paycheck When you join the State of Texas, your monthly paycheck is just one part of your real income. Our benefits provide extra value that many private employers simply don’t match—often adding hundreds of dollars each month to what you take home or save. Here’s what you get as a full-time employee: 100% paid health insurance for you, and 50% paid for eligible family members—saving you hundreds every month in out-of-pocket medical costs Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service, plus options to save even more with 401(k) and 457 plans Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave so you can recharge and take care of life outside work (that’s time off you’re actually paid for) Optional dental, vision, and life insurance —at rates much lower than most private plans Flexible spending accounts for added tax savings on health and dependent care Employee discounts on things like gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment Functional Title: RCI Investigator Job Title: RCI Investigator I Agency: Dept of Family & Protectve Svc Department: FCL Residential Investigations Posting Number: 19857 Closing Date: 08/21/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Protective Services Salary Range: $3,816.65-$5,372.41 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-B-17 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Days (First) Telework: Not Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 85% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt Facility Location: Job Location City: ANDREWS Job Location Address: 801 N MAIN STE P Other Locations: San Angelo; Brady MOS Codes: 0149,5805,5821,5822,5832,14N,14NX,183X,1N0X1,230X,311A,31D,351L,351M,35L,35M,42SX,43HX,4C0X1,4E0X1,5IX,683X,68X,71SX,73A,783X,HM,INV,IS,ISS,IV,MST,NC,OAP12 A Residential Child Care Investigator (RCI) works within Child Care Investigations (CCI) to help protect children from abuse, neglect, or exploitation. RCIs gather information, investigate reports in licensed and unlicensed foster homes, Child Placing Agencies, Residential Treatment Centers, and Group Homes, and play a key role in ensuring corrective action is taken when necessary. In some cases, RCIs may also serve as a conservator for a child to safeguard their well-being. This work can be demanding and stressful at times, but few roles provide as many opportunities to gain insight into families, communities, and yourself. HELP US MAKE A DIFFERENCE: DFPS is committed to its employees' professional development and ongoing success and offers the DFPS Certification Program to enhance skills and advance careers within our organization. The program is tailored specifically for DFPS employees, provides the opportunity to earn additional compensation through a supportive learning environment that fosters growth and innovation, and equips participants with the knowledge and skills needed to deepen their expertise in their respective role. Essential Job Functions (EJFs) All Levels Obtains information and investigates reports of alleged abuse or neglect and emergency situations and takes corrective action. Assess child’s needs for degree and priority of services and develops service plans. Advises, counsels, and interviews children, parents, caregivers, family members, and others to gather social, functional, and physical and mental health information for evaluation. Visits child to assess the child’s safety; plan for permanency; and discuss needs, wishes, and progress while in care. Removes children in dangerous situations from homes and admits children to emergency shelters until foster homes are found. Arranges for educational, medical, and psychiatric examinations or treatments. Studies, recruits, and recommends foster families to provide care for abused or neglected children. #J-18808-Ljbffr