CPI Investigation Worker Trainee- DFPS Interns

Position: CPI Investigation Worker Trainee- DFPS Interns Only
WHY WORK FOR DFPS?

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is responsible for protecting the unprotected - children, elderly, and people with disabilities - from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. DFPS accomplishes this responsibility by employing over 12,000 workers who live up to the agency's Mission, Vision, & Values in service to the citizens of Texas. DFPS is not only a qualifying organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program but also offers excellent health benefits, special discounts on many products and services through the Discount Purchase Program, longevity pay, generous paid leave, access to the Wellness program, lifetime retirement annuity, Texa$aver 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

Functional

Title:

CPI Investigation Worker Trainee- DFPS Interns Only

Job Title:

CPI INV Trainee Spec I

Agency:
Dept of Family & Protectve Svc

Department: CPS Investigations Region 3W

Posting Number: 9316

Closing Date: 03/17/2026

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 75%

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full Time/Part Time:
Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Nonexempt

Facility

Location:

Job Location City: WATAUGA

Job Location Address: 5117 WATAUGA RD

Other Locations:
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Alamo;
Alice;
Alpine;
Alvin;
Amarillo;
Anahuac;
Andrews;
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Athens;
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Linden;
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PLEASE NOTE:

This job posting is for current DFPS interns only.

Brief

Job Description:

Child Protective…