Adult Protective Investigator

ADULT PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR -

Date:
Jan 30, 2026

Requisition No: 869367

Salary: $37,000.08 annually / $1,423.07 bi-weekly

This professional position investigates allegations of abuse, neglect, self-neglect and financial exploitation against vulnerable adults and mitigates the risk factors involved. Clients served include those residing in the community and alternative care facilities. Vulnerable adults in crisis need quick action from strong, compassionate individuals dedicated to ensuring their safety. This demanding career could be your opportunity to speak for those adults who cannot protect themselves and fight to help ensure their safety and independence.

• Be part of a team dedicated to protecting Florida’s vulnerable adults by meeting nationally leading standards for Adult Protective Services investigations.
• Prioritize the vulnerable adult’s safety.
• Meet with the vulnerable adult within 24 hours of receiving a report to assess safety concerns and mental capacity.
• Coordinate emergency services including medical evaluations, temporary placement, and court intervention when necessary.
• Investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation and work to prevent reoccurrence.
• Gather information through interviews, observations, and analysis of criminal history, prior APS involvement, and records uncovered during investigations.
• Coordinate with state agencies, law enforcement, and prosecutors to provide justice for vulnerable adults.
• Connect vulnerable adults with agency and community resources to provide necessary services.
• Build relationships with community organizations, advocacy groups, law enforcement, medical personnel, and other resources.

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent and four years of law enforcement experience or active military service (honorably discharged or current service).
  OR
• An associate degree or 60+ credit hours from an accredited college or university and two years of professional work experience (examples include Guardian Ad Litem, Family Support Worker, Group Home Worker, Teacher’s Assistant, Therapeutic Assistant, Family Intervention Specialist, Home Health Aide, LPN or RN, Nursing Facility Assistant, EMT, or other high‑pressure welfare/medical roles).
  OR
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Operational private vehicle with proof of registration and insurance.
• Ability to attend a 6‑ to 8‑week mandatory training course.

• Language proficiency may be considered as determined by Agency needs.
• May require successful completion of pre‑interview assessment or work sample to be eligible for interview.

• This position will require night, weekend, and holiday work. It has also been designated as an essential position.
• Incumbents are expected to work during emergency situations or natural disasters and may be required to work before, during and beyond normal work hours or days.
• Incumbents may be exposed to possible hazardous conditions in the field.

The State of Florida requires all candidates to successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment, including fingerprinting for State and national criminal records, FBI background checks, and local law enforcement checks. Employment may be terminated based on the background investigation results if the candidate begins employment before the background results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Department.

Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, must be registered with the Selective Service System before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption. Verification of Selective Service registration will conducted prior to hire.

Experience in emergency, tactical, or customer/public complaint interactions utilizing communication technology; basic computer and typing skills; knowledge of interviewing and observation techniques; knowledge of family dynamics and functioning; skill in researching and…