CPI Investigation Worker Trainee

Texas Department of Family & Protective Services

Recruitment began on November 20, 2025 and the job listing Expires on January 31, 2026

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.

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:

CPI Investigation Worker Trainee

Job Title: CPI INV Trainee Spec I

Agency: Dept of Family & Protectve Svc

Department: CPS Investigations Region 7

Posting Number: 10356

Closing Date: 02/02/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Protective Services

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-17

Salary Range: $3,816.65 – $5,372.41

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Shift: Day

Additional Shift:

Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 80%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt>

Facility

Location:

Job Location City: AUSTIN

Job Location Address: 1340 AIRPORT COMMERCE DR BLDG 5, STE 525

Other Locations:

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Functional Title

Child Protective Investigations (CPI) Investigators investigate claims of child abuse and neglect. They have the difficult task of figuring out what happened and predicting what will happen in the future. CPI receives and investigates reports of abuse and neglect 24 hours per day, every day of the year.

A CPI investigation includes interviewing and gathering information to see if abuse or neglect happened and if intervention is necessary. The investigator considers both risk and safety issues and may recommend services for the child and family to reduce the risk of further abuse or neglect.

To explore more of what Investigation Specialists do,  .

For a realistic job preview of this position and to learn more DFPS, please  . You will also have access to a self‑assessment that will help you determine if this type of work is something that is a good fit for you.

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.

• Responds quickly in crisis situations involving children who may be in an abusive or neglectful situation. Sometimes these situations can be dangerous.
• Conducts forensic investigations of reports of abuse/neglect to children to determine if abuse or neglect occurred and conducts assessments to determine the current or future risk of harm to children.
• Observes children for signs of any harm and assess the signs to determine if they are the result of abuse or neglect. This could involve children with serious injuries and child fatalities.
• Interviews…