Adult Protective Investigator

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Date:
Jan 7, 2026

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Requisition No:867737

Agency:
Children and Families

Working Title:

ADULT PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR -

Position Number:

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

This posting will be used to fill position vacancies in OPS or Career Service.

Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.

How you will make an impact

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.

What you will do

• Be part of a team dedicated to protecting Florida’s vulnerable adults by meeting Florida’s nationally leading standards for Adult Protective Services investigations and protections.
• Your first priority will be the vulnerable adult’s safety.
• Assess safety concerns and mental capacity by meeting the vulnerable adult within 24 hours of receiving a report.
• Coordinate emergency services including medical evaluations, temporary placement, and court intervention when the person cannot make decisions for themselves.
• Investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation and work to prevent reoccurrence.
• Gather critical information about vulnerable adults and others involved in the case 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 wrap‑around services needed to improve quality of life.
• Build relationships with organizations involved with adult protective investigations such as community services, advocacy groups, law enforcement, medical personnel, and other community resources.

At the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) we believe in investing in our highly skilled workforce. Through our Career Ladder program you will have the opportunity to increase your salary by completing targeted courses designed to enhance your knowledge and expertise in Adult Protective Services.

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);
  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);
  or
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Examples of professional work experience could be, although not limited to:

• Guardian Ad Litem or similar child advocate role
• Family Support Worker
• Group Home Worker
• Teacher's Assistant/Aide
• Therapeutic Assistant
• Family Intervention Specialist
• Home Health Aide
• Nurse (LPN or RN) or similar profession
• Nursing Facility Assistant
• EMT
• Other welfare, education or medical professional jobs that occur in high‑paced, high‑stress environments that require critical decision‑making to occur.

Valid Driver License and vehicle ownership required. Must possess operational private vehicle for work activities and provide proof of vehicle registration and insurance within 30 days of employment.

Must attend a 6‑8 week mandatory training course.

Additional Information/Requirements

• This position will require night, weekend, and holiday work and is 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/days.
• Incumbents may be exposed to possible hazardous conditions in the field.

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