Adult Protective Investigator

ADULT PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR -

Date:
May 23, 2026

Requisition No: 869615

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

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.

• 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 for vulnerable adults.
• Protect the vulnerable adult’s safety as your first priority.
• Assess safety concerns and mental capacity by meeting with the vulnerable adult in person 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 recurrence.
• 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 the investigations.
• Coordinate with state agencies, law enforcement, and prosecutors to provide justice for vulnerable adults.
• Connect vulnerable adults with agency and community resources to wrap around services needed to improve their 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.

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent and four years of law enforcement experience or active military service (honorably discharged or current service status reflects honorable discharge).
• An associate degree or 60+ credit hours from an accredited college or university and two years of professional work experience (see examples below) or two years of law enforcement experience or active military service (honorably discharged or current service status reflects honorable discharge).
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Examples of professional work experience may include, but are 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 requiring critical decision‑making.

• Valid Driver License.
• Must possess an operational private vehicle for daily work activities. Proof of vehicle registration and insurance coverage must be provided within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to attend a 6–8 week mandatory training course.

• Language proficiency may be considered in the selection process as determined by Agency needs at the time of selection.
• May require successful completion of a pre‑interview assessment or work sample to be eligible for interview.

• This position requires 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.

Background Screening Requirement:
The Florida Department of Children and Families requires any candidate being considered for employment to successfully complete a state and national criminal…