CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR Position Available In Okaloosa, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: Child Protective Investigators in Crestview, Florida, with an annual salary of $50k, play a crucial role in safeguarding children in crisis. Responsibilities include investigating abuse, neglect, and arranging emergency placements. Qualifications include a high school diploma and four years of law enforcement experience. This role requires strong decision-making skills and the ability to thrive in high-pressure situations.
Job Description
$50k
Per Year
CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR
State of Florida:
Children and Families
Location:
Crestview, FL – 32536
Positions available: 1
Job #: 852818
Source:
MyFlorida
Posted:
5/8/2025
Web Site:
jobs.myflorida.com
Job Type:
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Child Protective Investigator
Department of Children and Families
Crestview, Florida
Open Competitive
This posting will be used to fill position vacancies in OPS and Career Service.
Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy. How you will make an 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:
A high school diploma or GED equivalent and four years of law enforcement experience or active military service (honorably discharged or status that current service reflects serving honorably); ORAn associate degree or 60+ credit hours from an accredited college or Help for Employer Information. Opens a new window.
