Day Care Investigator

Posting 20471
-Posted
- Dept of Family & Protectve Svc

- Day Care Investigations

- Protective Services

- Not Eligible for Telework
- Additional Shifts available (1) -b. $3000 - $4999 per month

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:

Day Care Investigator

Job Title:DCI Investigator II

Agency:Dept of Family & Protectve Svc

Department:Day Care Investigations

Posting Number:20471

Closing Date:09/08/2026

Posting Audience:Internal and External

Occupational Category:Protective Services

Salary Range:$3,793.41-$5,921.25

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group:TEXAS-B-18

Shift:Day

Additional Shift:Days (First)

Telework:Not Eligible for Telework

Travel:Up to 85%

Regular/Temporary:Regular

Full Time/Part Time:Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:Nonexempt

Facility

Location:

Job Location City:ODESSA

Job Location Address:2525 N GRANDVIEW AVE STE 100

Other Locations:None

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This position conducts investigations of day care facilities subject to regulation in accordance with the Human Resource Code, Texas Family Code, Minimum Standards, and agency policies and procedures to determine whether abuse/neglect and/or noncompliance has occurred. The position interacts routinely with Texas Department of Family and Protective Services staff, representatives from various organizations, and the general public.

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.

• Investigates complaints of abuse/neglect in licensed/registered and unregulated facilities.
• Investigates complaints of standards violations in licensed and registered childcare facilities.
• Investigates complaints alleging illegal childcare.
• Documents findings of investigations and notifies childcare providers of findings and any corrective or adverse actions being taken.
• Responds to emergency complaints of abuse/neglect in licensed/registered and illegal childcare operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain unit operations.
• Promotes and demonstrates appropriate respect for cultural diversity among coworkers and all work-related contacts.
• Attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy.

• Knowledge of the Texas Family Code, Chapter 42 Human Resource Code laws and regulations relating to children and their care.
• Skill in assessing risk in situations, which might result in injury or death to a child and ability to take appropriate…