CPI Investigation Worker Trainee

Posting 17385
-Posted
- Dept of Family & Protectve Svc

- CPS Investigations Region 7
- Protective Services

- Not Eligible for Telework
-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:

CPI Investigation Worker Trainee

Job Title: CPI Investigator I

Agency: Dept of Family & Protectve Svc

Department: CPS Investigations Region 7

Posting Number: 17385

Closing Date: 07/26/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Protective Services

Salary Range: $3,816.65-$5,372.41

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-17

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: None

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: LAMPASAS

Job Location Address: 204 RIVERVIEW DR

Other Locations: None

MOS Codes: 0149, 5805, 5821, 5822, 5832, 14N, 14NX, 183X, 1N0X1, 230X, 311A, 31D, 351L, 351M, 35L, 35M, 42SX, 43HX, 4C0X1, 4E0X1, 5IX, 683X, 68X, 71SX, 73A, 783X, HM, INV, IS, ISS, IV, MST, NC, OAP
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Child Protective Investigations (CPI) Investigators investigate claims of child abuse and neglect. They have the difficult task of figuring out what happened and predicting what will happen in the future. CPI receives and investigates reports of abuse and neglect 24 hours per day, every day of the year.

A CPI investigation includes interviewing and gathering information to see if abuse or neglect happened and if intervention is necessary. The investigator considers both risk and safety issues and may recommend services for the child and family to reduce the risk of further abuse or neglect.

The DFPS Certification Program is available and provides an opportunity to earn additional compensation through a supportive learning environment, fostering growth and career advancement within the organization.

• Responds quickly in crisis situations involving children who may be in an abusive or neglectful situation. Sometimes these situations can be dangerous.
• Conducts forensic investigations of reports of abuse/neglect to children to determine if abuse or neglect occurred and conducts assessments to determine the current or future risk of harm to children.
• Observes children for signs of any harm and assess the signs to determine if they are the result of abuse or neglect. This could involve children with serious injuries and child fatalities.
• Interviews people in the case such as the parents, caregivers, person who reports the concern, family members, and others familiar with the family situation. This may include medical staff, teachers, law enforcement, etc.
• Assesses child safety and takes the necessary actions to protect the child as appropriate. This could include removing a child from their family.
• Talks frankly and objectively with families about matters they may consider personal and private, such as parenting decisions and actions, sexual abuse, income, money…