adult protective investigator

State of Florida

<div><p>Requisition No: 863795</p>
<p>Agency: Children and Families</p>
<p>Working Title: ADULT PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60021955</p>
<p> Pay Plan: Career Service</p>
<p>Position Number: 60021955</p>
<p>Salary: $37,000.08 annually /$1,423.07 bi-weekly</p>
<p>Posting Closing Date: 10/29/2025</p>
<p><b>Total Compensation Estimator </b><b>Tool</b></p>
<div><b><i>
Adult Protective Investigator</i></b></div>
<div><b><i>
Department of Children and Families</i></b></div>
<div><b><i>
Altamonte Springs, Florida</i></b></div>
<div><b><i>
Open Competitive</i></b></div><br>
<div></div>
<div>
This posting will be used to fill position vacancies in OPS or Career Service.</div>
<div>
Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
How you will make an impact</i></b><b>:</b></div>
<div>
This professional position investigates allegations of abuse, neglect, self-neglect and financial exploitation against vulnerable adults and the mitigation of 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. This demanding and challenging career could be your opportunity to speak for those adults who cannot protect themselves and fight to help ensure their safety and independence.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
What you will do</i></b><b>:</b></div>
<ul>
<li>Be part of a team dedicated to protecting Florida&rsquo;s vulnerable adults by meeting Florida&rsquo;s nationally leading standards for Adult Protective Services&rsquo; investigations and protections for vulnerable adults.</li>
<li>Your first priority will be the vulnerable adult&rsquo;s safety.</li>
<li>To assess safety concerns and mental capacity, you will meet with the vulnerable adult in person within 24 hours of receiving a report.</li>
<li>When necessary, you will coordinate emergency services including medical evaluations, temporary placement, and court intervention when the person cannot make decisions for themselves.</li>
<li>Investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation and work to prevent it from reoccurring.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Coordinate with state agencies, law enforcement, and prosecutors to provide justice for vulnerable adults.</li>
<li>Connect vulnerable adults with agency and community resources to wrap around services needed to improve their quality of life and often saving them from the worst outcomes.</li>
<li>Build relationships with organizations involved with adult protective investigations such as community services, advocacy groups, law enforcement, medical personnel, and other community resources.</li><br>
</ul>
<div></div><div><b><i>Growth Opportunities:</i></b></div>
<div>
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 a series of targeted courses designed to enhance your knowledge and expertise in Adult Protective Services and professional development. After one year of successful employment, you will be eligible to participate and upon completion, receive a salary increase.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div>
With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
Qualifications:</i></b></div>
<ul>
<li>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); <b>or</b></li>
<li>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 status that current service reflects serving honorably); <b>or</b></li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div><i>
Examples of professional work experience could be, although not limited to</i>:</div>
<div><i>
Guardian Ad Litem or similar child advocate role</i></div>
<div><i>
Family Support Worker</i></div>
<div><i>
Group Home Worker</i></div>
<div><i>
Teacher's Assistant/Aide</i></div>
<div><i>
Daycare Provider/Worker</i></div>
<div><i>
Therapeutic Assistant</i></div>
<div><i>
Behavioral Health Technician</i></div>
<div><i>
Family Intervention Specialist</i></div>
<div><i>
Home Health Aide</i></div>
<div><i>
Nurse (LPN or RN) or similar profession</i></div>
<div><i>
Nursing Facility Assistant</i></div>
<div><i>
EMT</i></div>
<div><i>
Other welfare, education or medical professional jobs that occur in high-paced, high-stress environments that require critical decision-making to occur.</i></div><br>
<div></div>
<ul>
<li>A bachelor&rsquo;s degree from an accredited college or university.</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div><i>
An official letter from the college/university registrar or unofficial transcriptions with anticipated graduation dates and credits earned must be provided for all diploma/degree requirements.</i></div><br>
<div><i>
</i></div><div><i>Proof of conferred degree such as official transcripts or copy of diploma/degree must be provided within 30 days of hire as a condition of employment.</i></div><br>
<div></div>
<ul>
<li>Valid Driver License; and</li>
<li>Must possess operational private vehicle for use in the performance of daily work activities. Selected candidates are required to provide proof of vehicle registration and documentation of the appropriate insurance coverage within 30 days of employment as a condition of employment. The Department provides a Vehicle Insurance Allowance to assist with the cost of insurance coverage due to the use of private vehicle for work purposes.</li>
<li>Ability to attend a 6-8-week mandatory training course.</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
Special Notes:</i></b></div>
<ul>
<li>Language proficiency may be considered in the selection process as determined by Agency needs at the time of selection.</li>
<li>May require successful completion of pre-interview assessment or work sample to be eligible for interview.</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
Additional Information/Requirements</b></div>
<ul>
<li>This position will require night, weekend, and holiday work. It has also been designated as an essential position.
</li><li>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.</li>
<li>Incumbents may be exposed to possible hazardous conditions in the field.</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT:</b> It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any candidate being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S. <b>Employment may be terminated based on the background investigation results if the candidate begins employment before the background results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Department.</b></div>
<div>
Background investigations shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and national criminal records check through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies. Employees will be retained in state and national rap back program, providing real-time arrest hit notifications.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
SELECTIVE SERVICE:</b> Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. <b>Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.</b> For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</i></b></div>
<div>
Following policy and procedures, managing time, assessing, planning, intervening, evaluating, documenting, engaging, teaming, taking appropriate actions related to domestic violence, mental health, and/or substance abuse, establishing effective relationships with colleagues, professional competencies.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.</b></div>
<ul>
<li>Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.</li>
<li>Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.</li>
<li>Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
</li><li>It is unacceptable to use the statement &ldquo;See Resume&rdquo; in place of entering work history.</li>
<li><b>If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.</b></li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:</i></b></div>
<div>
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State&rsquo;s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits.
</div><div>For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
Where you will work:</i></b></div>
<div>
Florida is the only state that borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. In other words, no matter where you land in Florida, you&rsquo;re never more than 60 miles from a body of saltwater. And if the beach isn&rsquo;t your scene, there are 175 state parks to explore! Meanwhile, Floridians hail from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, and walks of life, making it an incredibly diverse melting pot that many residents and visitors to Florida love. The Sunshine State is a great place to live and work &ndash; Come join our team!</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
About Department of Children and Families:</i></b></div>
<div><b><i>
Mission: </i></b>The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
Vision:</i></b> We are a highly skilled workforce committed to empowering people with complex and varied needs to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their families. In collaboration with community stakeholders, we will deliver world class and continuously improving service focused on providing the people we serve with the level and quality that we would demand and expect for our own families.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
Values:</i></b> A workforce that operates with integrity maintains loyalty to a code of ethics that requires the courage to take responsibility for providing the highest quality of service to the vulnerable. We are a solutions-focused learning organization built on a foundation of transparency in action and accountability of results. Both within the organization and among our stakeholders, we thrive in a culture of respect for diversity of opinion that is nurtured through open communication. High performing and committed, we are unified in our goal of excellence in achieving quality outcomes for those we serve.</div><br>
<div>
</div><div>To learn more please visit https://www.myflfamilies.com/.</div><br>
<p></p>
<ul>
<li>If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.
</li><li>The position will perform all job tasks in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and requirements applicable to state and federal laws or procedures.</li>
<li>We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.<i>
</i></li><li>Participation in the State of Florida Direct Deposit Program is required as a condition of employment <b>per F.S. 110.113</b>, and enrollment must be completed within the first 30 calendar days of your appointment.</li>
</ul><p>
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.</p>
<p>Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.</p>
<p>The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.</p>
<p><b>VETERANS&rsquo; PREFERENCE. </b>Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans&rsquo; Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans&rsquo; Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans&rsquo; Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.</p></div>

ADULT PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR

<div><p>Requisition No: 863035</p>
<p>Agency: Children and Families</p>
<p>Working Title: ADULT PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60070217</p>
<p> Pay Plan: Career Service</p>
<p>Position Number: 60070217</p>
<p>Salary: $37,000.08 annually / $1,423.07 bi-weekly</p>
<p>Posting Closing Date: 10/26/2025</p>
<p><b>Total Compensation Estimator </b><b>Tool</b></p>
<div><b><i>
Adult Protective Investigator</i></b></div>
<div><b><i>
Department of Children and Families</i></b></div>
<div><b><i>
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida</i></b></div>
<div><b><i>
Open Competitive</i></b></div><br>
<div></div>
<div>
This posting will be used to fill position vacancies in OPS or Career Service.</div>
<div>
Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
How you will make an impact</i></b><b>:</b></div>
<div>
This professional position investigates allegations of abuse, neglect, self-neglect and financial exploitation against vulnerable adults and the mitigation of 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. This demanding and challenging career could be your opportunity to speak for those adults who cannot protect themselves and fight to help ensure their safety and independence.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
What you will do</i></b><b>:</b></div>
<ul>
<li>Be part of a team dedicated to protecting Florida&rsquo;s vulnerable adults by meeting Florida&rsquo;s nationally leading standards for Adult Protective Services&rsquo; investigations and protections for vulnerable adults.</li>
<li>Your first priority will be the vulnerable adult&rsquo;s safety.</li>
<li>To assess safety concerns and mental capacity, you will meet with the vulnerable adult in person within 24 hours of receiving a report.</li>
<li>When necessary, you will coordinate emergency services including medical evaluations, temporary placement, and court intervention when the person cannot make decisions for themselves.</li>
<li>Investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation and work to prevent it from reoccurring.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Coordinate with state agencies, law enforcement, and prosecutors to provide justice for vulnerable adults.</li>
<li>Connect vulnerable adults with agency and community resources to wrap around services needed to improve their quality of life and often saving them from the worst outcomes.</li>
<li>Build relationships with organizations involved with adult protective investigations such as community services, advocacy groups, law enforcement, medical personnel, and other community resources.</li><br>
</ul>
<div></div><div><b><i>Growth Opportunities:</i></b></div>
<div>
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 a series of targeted courses designed to enhance your knowledge and expertise in Adult Protective Services and professional development. After one year of successful employment, you will be eligible to participate and upon completion, receive a salary increase.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div>
With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
Qualifications:</i></b></div>
<ul>
<li>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); <b>or</b></li>
<li>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 status that current service reflects serving honorably); <b>or</b></li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div><i>
Examples of professional work experience could be, although not limited to</i>:</div>
<div><i>
Guardian Ad Litem or similar child advocate role</i></div>
<div><i>
Family Support Worker</i></div>
<div><i>
Group Home Worker</i></div>
<div><i>
Teacher's Assistant/Aide</i></div>
<div><i>
Daycare Provider/Worker</i></div>
<div><i>
Therapeutic Assistant</i></div>
<div><i>
Behavioral Health Technician</i></div>
<div><i>
Family Intervention Specialist</i></div>
<div><i>
Home Health Aide</i></div>
<div><i>
Nurse (LPN or RN) or similar profession</i></div>
<div><i>
Nursing Facility Assistant</i></div>
<div><i>
EMT</i></div>
<div><i>
Other welfare, education or medical professional jobs that occur in high-paced, high-stress environments that require critical decision-making to occur.</i></div><br>
<div></div>
<ul>
<li>A bachelor&rsquo;s degree from an accredited college or university.</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div><i>
An official letter from the college/university registrar or unofficial transcriptions with anticipated graduation dates and credits earned must be provided for all diploma/degree requirements.</i></div><br>
<div><i>
</i></div><div><i>Proof of conferred degree such as official transcripts or copy of diploma/degree must be provided within 30 days of hire as a condition of employment.</i></div><br>
<div></div>
<ul>
<li>Valid Driver License; and</li>
<li>Must possess operational private vehicle for use in the performance of daily work activities. Selected candidates are required to provide proof of vehicle registration and documentation of the appropriate insurance coverage within 30 days of employment as a condition of employment. The Department provides a Vehicle Insurance Allowance to assist with the cost of insurance coverage due to the use of private vehicle for work purposes.</li>
<li>Ability to attend a 6-8-week mandatory training course.</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
Special Notes:</i></b></div>
<ul>
<li>Language proficiency may be considered in the selection process as determined by Agency needs at the time of selection.</li>
<li>May require successful completion of pre-interview assessment or work sample to be eligible for interview.</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
Additional Information/Requirements</b></div>
<ul>
<li>This position will require night, weekend, and holiday work. It has also been designated as an essential position.
</li><li>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.</li>
<li>Incumbents may be exposed to possible hazardous conditions in the field.</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT:</b> It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any candidate being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S. <b>Employment may be terminated based on the background investigation results if the candidate begins employment before the background results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Department.</b></div>
<div>
Background investigations shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and national criminal records check through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies. Employees will be retained in state and national rap back program, providing real-time arrest hit notifications.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
SELECTIVE SERVICE:</b> Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. <b>Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.</b> For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</i></b></div>
<div>
Following policy and procedures, managing time, assessing, planning, intervening, evaluating, documenting, engaging, teaming, taking appropriate actions related to domestic violence, mental health, and/or substance abuse, establishing effective relationships with colleagues, professional competencies.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.</b></div>
<ul>
<li>Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.</li>
<li>Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.</li>
<li>Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
</li><li>It is unacceptable to use the statement &ldquo;See Resume&rdquo; in place of entering work history.</li>
<li><b>If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.</b></li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:</i></b></div>
<div>
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State&rsquo;s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits.
</div><div>For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
Where you will work:</i></b></div>
<div>
Florida is the only state that borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. In other words, no matter where you land in Florida, you&rsquo;re never more than 60 miles from a body of saltwater. And if the beach isn&rsquo;t your scene, there are 175 state parks to explore! Meanwhile, Floridians hail from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, and walks of life, making it an incredibly diverse melting pot that many residents and visitors to Florida love. The Sunshine State is a great place to live and work &ndash; Come join our team!</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
About Department of Children and Families:</i></b></div>
<div><b><i>
Mission: </i></b>The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
Vision:</i></b> We are a highly skilled workforce committed to empowering people with complex and varied needs to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their families. In collaboration with community stakeholders, we will deliver world class and continuously improving service focused on providing the people we serve with the level and quality that we would demand and expect for our own families.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
Values:</i></b> A workforce that operates with integrity maintains loyalty to a code of ethics that requires the courage to take responsibility for providing the highest quality of service to the vulnerable. We are a solutions-focused learning organization built on a foundation of transparency in action and accountability of results. Both within the organization and among our stakeholders, we thrive in a culture of respect for diversity of opinion that is nurtured through open communication. High performing and committed, we are unified in our goal of excellence in achieving quality outcomes for those we serve.</div><br>
<div>
</div><div>To learn more please visit https://www.myflfamilies.com/.</div><br>
<p></p>
<ul>
<li>If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.
</li><li>The position will perform all job tasks in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and requirements applicable to state and federal laws or procedures.</li>
<li>We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.<i>
</i></li><li>Participation in the State of Florida Direct Deposit Program is required as a condition of employment <b>per F.S. 110.113</b>, and enrollment must be completed within the first 30 calendar days of your appointment.</li>
</ul><p>
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.</p>
<p>Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.</p>
<p>The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.</p>
<p><b>VETERANS&rsquo; PREFERENCE. </b>Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans&rsquo; Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans&rsquo; Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans&rsquo; Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.</p></div>

<div><p>Requisition No: 864007</p>
<p>Agency: Children and Families</p>
<p>Working Title: ADULT PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60021883</p>
<p> Pay Plan: Career Service</p>
<p>Position Number: 60021883</p>
<p>Salary: $37,000.08 annually /$1,423.07 bi-weekly</p>
<p>Posting Closing Date: 10/31/2025</p>
<p><b>Total Compensation Estimator </b><b>Tool</b></p>
<div><b><i>
Adult Protective Investigator</i></b></div>
<div><b><i>
Department of Children and Families</i></b></div>
<div><b><i>
Fort Myers, Florida</i></b></div>
<div><b><i>
Open Competitive</i></b></div><br>
<div></div>
<div>
This posting will be used to fill position vacancies in OPS or Career Service.</div>
<div>
Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
How you will make an impact</i></b><b>:</b></div>
<div>
This professional position investigates allegations of abuse, neglect, self-neglect and financial exploitation against vulnerable adults and the mitigation of 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. This demanding and challenging career could be your opportunity to speak for those adults who cannot protect themselves and fight to help ensure their safety and independence.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
What you will do</i></b><b>:</b></div>
<ul>
<li>Be part of a team dedicated to protecting Florida&rsquo;s vulnerable adults by meeting Florida&rsquo;s nationally leading standards for Adult Protective Services&rsquo; investigations and protections for vulnerable adults.</li>
<li>Your first priority will be the vulnerable adult&rsquo;s safety.</li>
<li>To assess safety concerns and mental capacity, you will meet with the vulnerable adult in person within 24 hours of receiving a report.</li>
<li>When necessary, you will coordinate emergency services including medical evaluations, temporary placement, and court intervention when the person cannot make decisions for themselves.</li>
<li>Investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation and work to prevent it from reoccurring.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Coordinate with state agencies, law enforcement, and prosecutors to provide justice for vulnerable adults.</li>
<li>Connect vulnerable adults with agency and community resources to wrap around services needed to improve their quality of life and often saving them from the worst outcomes.</li>
<li>Build relationships with organizations involved with adult protective investigations such as community services, advocacy groups, law enforcement, medical personnel, and other community resources.</li><br>
</ul>
<div></div><div><b><i>Growth Opportunities:</i></b></div>
<div>
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 a series of targeted courses designed to enhance your knowledge and expertise in Adult Protective Services and professional development. After one year of successful employment, you will be eligible to participate and upon completion, receive a salary increase.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div>
With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
Qualifications:</i></b></div>
<ul>
<li>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); <b>or</b></li>
<li>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 status that current service reflects serving honorably); <b>or</b></li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div><i>
Examples of professional work experience could be, although not limited to</i>:</div>
<div><i>
Guardian Ad Litem or similar child advocate role</i></div>
<div><i>
Family Support Worker</i></div>
<div><i>
Group Home Worker</i></div>
<div><i>
Teacher's Assistant/Aide</i></div>
<div><i>
Daycare Provider/Worker</i></div>
<div><i>
Therapeutic Assistant</i></div>
<div><i>
Behavioral Health Technician</i></div>
<div><i>
Family Intervention Specialist</i></div>
<div><i>
Home Health Aide</i></div>
<div><i>
Nurse (LPN or RN) or similar profession</i></div>
<div><i>
Nursing Facility Assistant</i></div>
<div><i>
EMT</i></div>
<div><i>
Other welfare, education or medical professional jobs that occur in high-paced, high-stress environments that require critical decision-making to occur.</i></div><br>
<div></div>
<ul>
<li>A bachelor&rsquo;s degree from an accredited college or university.</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div><i>
An official letter from the college/university registrar or unofficial transcriptions with anticipated graduation dates and credits earned must be provided for all diploma/degree requirements.</i></div><br>
<div><i>
</i></div><div><i>Proof of conferred degree such as official transcripts or copy of diploma/degree must be provided within 30 days of hire as a condition of employment.</i></div><br>
<div></div>
<ul>
<li>Valid Driver License; and</li>
<li>Must possess operational private vehicle for use in the performance of daily work activities. Selected candidates are required to provide proof of vehicle registration and documentation of the appropriate insurance coverage within 30 days of employment as a condition of employment. The Department provides a Vehicle Insurance Allowance to assist with the cost of insurance coverage due to the use of private vehicle for work purposes.</li>
<li>Ability to attend a 6-8-week mandatory training course.</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
Special Notes:</i></b></div>
<ul>
<li>Language proficiency may be considered in the selection process as determined by Agency needs at the time of selection.</li>
<li>May require successful completion of pre-interview assessment or work sample to be eligible for interview.</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
Additional Information/Requirements</b></div>
<ul>
<li>This position will require night, weekend, and holiday work. It has also been designated as an essential position.
</li><li>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.</li>
<li>Incumbents may be exposed to possible hazardous conditions in the field.</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT:</b> It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any candidate being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S. <b>Employment may be terminated based on the background investigation results if the candidate begins employment before the background results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Department.</b></div>
<div>
Background investigations shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and national criminal records check through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies. Employees will be retained in state and national rap back program, providing real-time arrest hit notifications.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
SELECTIVE SERVICE:</b> Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. <b>Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.</b> For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</i></b></div>
<div>
Following policy and procedures, managing time, assessing, planning, intervening, evaluating, documenting, engaging, teaming, taking appropriate actions related to domestic violence, mental health, and/or substance abuse, establishing effective relationships with colleagues, professional competencies.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.</b></div>
<ul>
<li>Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.</li>
<li>Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.</li>
<li>Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
</li><li>It is unacceptable to use the statement &ldquo;See Resume&rdquo; in place of entering work history.</li>
<li><b>If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.</b></li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:</i></b></div>
<div>
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State&rsquo;s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits.
</div><div>For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
Where you will work:</i></b></div>
<div>
Florida is the only state that borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. In other words, no matter where you land in Florida, you&rsquo;re never more than 60 miles from a body of saltwater. And if the beach isn&rsquo;t your scene, there are 175 state parks to explore! Meanwhile, Floridians hail from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, and walks of life, making it an incredibly diverse melting pot that many residents and visitors to Florida love. The Sunshine State is a great place to live and work &ndash; Come join our team!</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
About Department of Children and Families:</i></b></div>
<div><b><i>
Mission: </i></b>The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
Vision:</i></b> We are a highly skilled workforce committed to empowering people with complex and varied needs to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their families. In collaboration with community stakeholders, we will deliver world class and continuously improving service focused on providing the people we serve with the level and quality that we would demand and expect for our own families.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
Values:</i></b> A workforce that operates with integrity maintains loyalty to a code of ethics that requires the courage to take responsibility for providing the highest quality of service to the vulnerable. We are a solutions-focused learning organization built on a foundation of transparency in action and accountability of results. Both within the organization and among our stakeholders, we thrive in a culture of respect for diversity of opinion that is nurtured through open communication. High performing and committed, we are unified in our goal of excellence in achieving quality outcomes for those we serve.</div><br>
<div>
</div><div>To learn more please visit https://www.myflfamilies.com/.</div><br>
<p></p>
<ul>
<li>If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.
</li><li>The position will perform all job tasks in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and requirements applicable to state and federal laws or procedures.</li>
<li>We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.<i>
</i></li><li>Participation in the State of Florida Direct Deposit Program is required as a condition of employment <b>per F.S. 110.113</b>, and enrollment must be completed within the first 30 calendar days of your appointment.</li>
</ul><p>
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.</p>
<p>Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.</p>
<p>The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.</p>
<p><b>VETERANS&rsquo; PREFERENCE. </b>Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans&rsquo; Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans&rsquo; Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans&rsquo; Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.</p></div>

<div><p>Requisition No: 863057</p>
<p>Agency: Children and Families</p>
<p>Working Title: ADULT PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60025252</p>
<p> Pay Plan: Career Service</p>
<p>Position Number: 60025252</p>
<p>Salary: $37,000.08 annually /$1,423.07 bi-weekly</p>
<p>Posting Closing Date: 10/24/2025</p>
<p><b>Total Compensation Estimator </b><b>Tool</b></p>
<div><b><i>
Adult Protective Investigator</i></b></div>
<div><b><i>
Department of Children and Families</i></b></div>
<div><b><i>
Fort Pierce, Florida</i></b></div>
<div><b><i>
Open Competitive</i></b></div>
<div><b><i>
 Anticipated Vacancy</i></b></div><br>
<div></div>
<div>
This posting will be used to fill position vacancies in Career Service.</div>
<div>
Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
How you will make an impact</i></b><b>:</b></div>
<div>
This professional position investigates allegations of abuse, neglect, self-neglect and financial exploitation against vulnerable adults and the mitigation of 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. This demanding and challenging career could be your opportunity to speak for those adults who cannot protect themselves and fight to help ensure their safety and independence.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
What you will do</i></b><b>:</b></div>
<ul>
<li>Be part of a team dedicated to protecting Florida&rsquo;s vulnerable adults by meeting Florida&rsquo;s nationally leading standards for Adult Protective Services&rsquo; investigations and protections for vulnerable adults.</li>
<li>Your first priority will be the vulnerable adult&rsquo;s safety.</li>
<li>To assess safety concerns and mental capacity, you will meet with the vulnerable adult in person within 24 hours of receiving a report.</li>
<li>When necessary, you will coordinate emergency services including medical evaluations, temporary placement, and court intervention when the person cannot make decisions for themselves.</li>
<li>Investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation and work to prevent it from reoccurring.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Coordinate with state agencies, law enforcement, and prosecutors to provide justice for vulnerable adults.</li>
<li>Connect vulnerable adults with agency and community resources to wrap around services needed to improve their quality of life and often saving them from the worst outcomes.</li>
<li>Build relationships with organizations involved with adult protective investigations such as community services, advocacy groups, law enforcement, medical personnel, and other community resources.</li><br>
</ul>
<div></div><div><b><i>Growth Opportunities:</i></b></div>
<div>
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 a series of targeted courses designed to enhance your knowledge and expertise in Adult Protective Services and professional development. After one year of successful employment, you will be eligible to participate and upon completion, receive a salary increase.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div>
With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
Qualifications:</i></b></div>
<ul>
<li>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); <b>or</b></li>
<li>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 status that current service reflects serving honorably); <b>or</b></li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div><i>
Examples of professional work experience could be, although not limited to</i>:</div>
<div><i>
Guardian Ad Litem or similar child advocate role</i></div>
<div><i>
Family Support Worker</i></div>
<div><i>
Group Home Worker</i></div>
<div><i>
Teacher's Assistant/Aide</i></div>
<div><i>
Daycare Provider/Worker</i></div>
<div><i>
Therapeutic Assistant</i></div>
<div><i>
Behavioral Health Technician</i></div>
<div><i>
Family Intervention Specialist</i></div>
<div><i>
Home Health Aide</i></div>
<div><i>
Nurse (LPN or RN) or similar profession</i></div>
<div><i>
Nursing Facility Assistant</i></div>
<div><i>
EMT</i></div>
<div><i>
Other welfare, education or medical professional jobs that occur in high-paced, high-stress environments that require critical decision-making to occur.</i></div><br>
<div></div>
<ul>
<li>A bachelor&rsquo;s degree from an accredited college or university.</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div><i>
An official letter from the college/university registrar or unofficial transcriptions with anticipated graduation dates and credits earned must be provided for all diploma/degree requirements.</i></div><br>
<div><i>
</i></div><div><i>Proof of conferred degree such as official transcripts or copy of diploma/degree must be provided within 30 days of hire as a condition of employment.</i></div><br>
<div></div>
<ul>
<li>Valid Driver License; and</li>
<li>Must possess operational private vehicle for use in the performance of daily work activities. Selected candidates are required to provide proof of vehicle registration and documentation of the appropriate insurance coverage within 30 days of employment as a condition of employment. The Department provides a Vehicle Insurance Allowance to assist with the cost of insurance coverage due to the use of private vehicle for work purposes.</li>
<li>Ability to attend a 6-8-week mandatory training course.</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
Special Notes:</i></b></div>
<ul>
<li>Language proficiency may be considered in the selection process as determined by Agency needs at the time of selection.</li>
<li>May require successful completion of pre-interview assessment or work sample to be eligible for interview.</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
Additional Information/Requirements</b></div>
<ul>
<li>This position will require night, weekend, and holiday work. It has also been designated as an essential position.
</li><li>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.</li>
<li>Incumbents may be exposed to possible hazardous conditions in the field.</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT:</b> It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any candidate being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S. <b>Employment may be terminated based on the background investigation results if the candidate begins employment before the background results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Department.</b></div>
<div>
Background investigations shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and national criminal records check through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies. Employees will be retained in state and national rap back program, providing real-time arrest hit notifications.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
SELECTIVE SERVICE:</b> Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. <b>Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.</b> For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</i></b></div>
<div>
Following policy and procedures, managing time, assessing, planning, intervening, evaluating, documenting, engaging, teaming, taking appropriate actions related to domestic violence, mental health, and/or substance abuse, establishing effective relationships with colleagues, professional competencies.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.</b></div>
<ul>
<li>Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.</li>
<li>Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.</li>
<li>Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
</li><li>It is unacceptable to use the statement &ldquo;See Resume&rdquo; in place of entering work history.</li>
<li><b>If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.</b></li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:</i></b></div>
<div>
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State&rsquo;s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits.
</div><div>For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
Where you will work:</i></b></div>
<div>
Florida is the only state that borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. In other words, no matter where you land in Florida, you&rsquo;re never more than 60 miles from a body of saltwater. And if the beach isn&rsquo;t your scene, there are 175 state parks to explore! Meanwhile, Floridians hail from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, and walks of life, making it an incredibly diverse melting pot that many residents and visitors to Florida love. The Sunshine State is a great place to live and work &ndash; Come join our team!</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
About Department of Children and Families:</i></b></div>
<div><b><i>
Mission: </i></b>The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
Vision:</i></b> We are a highly skilled workforce committed to empowering people with complex and varied needs to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their families. In collaboration with community stakeholders, we will deliver world class and continuously improving service focused on providing the people we serve with the level and quality that we would demand and expect for our own families.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
Values:</i></b> A workforce that operates with integrity maintains loyalty to a code of ethics that requires the courage to take responsibility for providing the highest quality of service to the vulnerable. We are a solutions-focused learning organization built on a foundation of transparency in action and accountability of results. Both within the organization and among our stakeholders, we thrive in a culture of respect for diversity of opinion that is nurtured through open communication. High performing and committed, we are unified in our goal of excellence in achieving quality outcomes for those we serve.</div><br>
<div>
</div><div>To learn more please visit https://www.myflfamilies.com/.</div><br>
<p></p>
<ul>
<li>If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.
</li><li>The position will perform all job tasks in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and requirements applicable to state and federal laws or procedures.</li>
<li>We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.<i>
</i></li><li>Participation in the State of Florida Direct Deposit Program is required as a condition of employment <b>per F.S. 110.113</b>, and enrollment must be completed within the first 30 calendar days of your appointment.</li>
</ul><p>
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.</p>
<p>Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.</p>
<p>The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.</p>
<p><b>VETERANS&rsquo; PREFERENCE. </b>Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans&rsquo; Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans&rsquo; Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans&rsquo; Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.</p></div>

<div><p>Requisition No: 862869</p>
<p>Agency: Children and Families</p>
<p>Working Title: ADULT PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60070468</p>
<p> Pay Plan: Career Service</p>
<p>Position Number: 60070468</p>
<p>Salary: $37,000.08 annually / $1,423.07 bi-weekly</p>
<p>Posting Closing Date: 10/30/2025</p>
<p><b>Total Compensation Estimator </b><b>Tool</b></p>
<div><b><i>
Adult Protective Investigator</i></b></div>
<div><b><i>
Department of Children and Families</i></b></div>
<div><b><i>
Gainesville, Florida</i></b></div>
<div><b><i>
Open Competitive</i></b></div><br>
<div></div>
<div>
This posting will be used to fill position vacancies in OPS or Career Service.</div>
<div>
Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
How you will make an impact</i></b><b>:</b></div>
<div>
This professional position investigates allegations of abuse, neglect, self-neglect and financial exploitation against vulnerable adults and the mitigation of 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. This demanding and challenging career could be your opportunity to speak for those adults who cannot protect themselves and fight to help ensure their safety and independence.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
What you will do</i></b><b>:</b></div>
<ul>
<li>Be part of a team dedicated to protecting Florida&rsquo;s vulnerable adults by meeting Florida&rsquo;s nationally leading standards for Adult Protective Services&rsquo; investigations and protections for vulnerable adults.</li>
<li>Your first priority will be the vulnerable adult&rsquo;s safety.</li>
<li>To assess safety concerns and mental capacity, you will meet with the vulnerable adult in person within 24 hours of receiving a report.</li>
<li>When necessary, you will coordinate emergency services including medical evaluations, temporary placement, and court intervention when the person cannot make decisions for themselves.</li>
<li>Investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation and work to prevent it from reoccurring.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Coordinate with state agencies, law enforcement, and prosecutors to provide justice for vulnerable adults.</li>
<li>Connect vulnerable adults with agency and community resources to wrap around services needed to improve their quality of life and often saving them from the worst outcomes.</li>
<li>Build relationships with organizations involved with adult protective investigations such as community services, advocacy groups, law enforcement, medical personnel, and other community resources.</li><br>
</ul>
<div></div><div><b><i>Growth Opportunities:</i></b></div>
<div>
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 a series of targeted courses designed to enhance your knowledge and expertise in Adult Protective Services and professional development. After one year of successful employment, you will be eligible to participate and upon completion, receive a salary increase.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div>
With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
Qualifications:</i></b></div>
<ul>
<li>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); <b>or</b></li>
<li>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 status that current service reflects serving honorably); <b>or</b></li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div><i>
Examples of professional work experience could be, although not limited to</i>:</div>
<div><i>
Guardian Ad Litem or similar child advocate role</i></div>
<div><i>
Family Support Worker</i></div>
<div><i>
Group Home Worker</i></div>
<div><i>
Teacher's Assistant/Aide</i></div>
<div><i>
Daycare Provider/Worker</i></div>
<div><i>
Therapeutic Assistant</i></div>
<div><i>
Behavioral Health Technician</i></div>
<div><i>
Family Intervention Specialist</i></div>
<div><i>
Home Health Aide</i></div>
<div><i>
Nurse (LPN or RN) or similar profession</i></div>
<div><i>
Nursing Facility Assistant</i></div>
<div><i>
EMT</i></div>
<div><i>
Other welfare, education or medical professional jobs that occur in high-paced, high-stress environments that require critical decision-making to occur.</i></div><br>
<div></div>
<ul>
<li>A bachelor&rsquo;s degree from an accredited college or university.</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div><i>
An official letter from the college/university registrar or unofficial transcriptions with anticipated graduation dates and credits earned must be provided for all diploma/degree requirements.</i></div><br>
<div><i>
</i></div><div><i>Proof of conferred degree such as official transcripts or copy of diploma/degree must be provided within 30 days of hire as a condition of employment.</i></div><br>
<div></div>
<ul>
<li>Valid Driver License; and</li>
<li>Must possess operational private vehicle for use in the performance of daily work activities. Selected candidates are required to provide proof of vehicle registration and documentation of the appropriate insurance coverage within 30 days of employment as a condition of employment. The Department provides a Vehicle Insurance Allowance to assist with the cost of insurance coverage due to the use of private vehicle for work purposes.</li>
<li>Ability to attend a 6-8-week mandatory training course.</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
Special Notes:</i></b></div>
<ul>
<li>Language proficiency may be considered in the selection process as determined by Agency needs at the time of selection.</li>
<li>May require successful completion of pre-interview assessment or work sample to be eligible for interview.</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
Additional Information/Requirements</b></div>
<ul>
<li>This position will require night, weekend, and holiday work. It has also been designated as an essential position.
</li><li>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.</li>
<li>Incumbents may be exposed to possible hazardous conditions in the field.</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT:</b> It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any candidate being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S. <b>Employment may be terminated based on the background investigation results if the candidate begins employment before the background results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Department.</b></div>
<div>
Background investigations shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and national criminal records check through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies. Employees will be retained in state and national rap back program, providing real-time arrest hit notifications.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
SELECTIVE SERVICE:</b> Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. <b>Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.</b> For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</i></b></div>
<div>
Following policy and procedures, managing time, assessing, planning, intervening, evaluating, documenting, engaging, teaming, taking appropriate actions related to domestic violence, mental health, and/or substance abuse, establishing effective relationships with colleagues, professional competencies.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.</b></div>
<ul>
<li>Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.</li>
<li>Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.</li>
<li>Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
</li><li>It is unacceptable to use the statement &ldquo;See Resume&rdquo; in place of entering work history.</li>
<li><b>If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.</b></li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:</i></b></div>
<div>
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State&rsquo;s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits.
</div><div>For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
Where you will work:</i></b></div>
<div>
Florida is the only state that borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. In other words, no matter where you land in Florida, you&rsquo;re never more than 60 miles from a body of saltwater. And if the beach isn&rsquo;t your scene, there are 175 state parks to explore! Meanwhile, Floridians hail from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, and walks of life, making it an incredibly diverse melting pot that many residents and visitors to Florida love. The Sunshine State is a great place to live and work &ndash; Come join our team!</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
About Department of Children and Families:</i></b></div>
<div><b><i>
Mission: </i></b>The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
Vision:</i></b> We are a highly skilled workforce committed to empowering people with complex and varied needs to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their families. In collaboration with community stakeholders, we will deliver world class and continuously improving service focused on providing the people we serve with the level and quality that we would demand and expect for our own families.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b><i>
Values:</i></b> A workforce that operates with integrity maintains loyalty to a code of ethics that requires the courage to take responsibility for providing the highest quality of service to the vulnerable. We are a solutions-focused learning organization built on a foundation of transparency in action and accountability of results. Both within the organization and among our stakeholders, we thrive in a culture of respect for diversity of opinion that is nurtured through open communication. High performing and committed, we are unified in our goal of excellence in achieving quality outcomes for those we serve.</div><br>
<div>
</div><div>To learn more please visit https://www.myflfamilies.com/.</div><br>
<p></p>
<ul>
<li>If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.
</li><li>The position will perform all job tasks in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and requirements applicable to state and federal laws or procedures.</li>
<li>We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.<i>
</i></li><li>Participation in the State of Florida Direct Deposit Program is required as a condition of employment <b>per F.S. 110.113</b>, and enrollment must be completed within the first 30 calendar days of your appointment.</li>
</ul><p>
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.</p>
<p>Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.</p>
<p>The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.</p>
<p><b>VETERANS&rsquo; PREFERENCE. </b>Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans&rsquo; Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans&rsquo; Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans&rsquo; Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.</p></div>

Virginia Commonwealth University

<div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Endocrinology Physician | Department of Internal Medicine | M78513
</b></h3><div><div><ul><li>45000974
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>907 Floyd Avenue, MCV Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Faculty
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Clinical Faculty
</li><li>MCVP
</li></ul></div><div></div><div><ul><li>School Of Medicine MBU</li></ul></div></div><div><br>
</div><div><p><b>Department:</b> Internal Medicine</p>
<p><b>
Duties &amp; Responsibilities:</b></p>
<div>
<ul><li>Teaching Staff Endocrinology fellows&rsquo; clinic and endocrinology consultation service.Teach fellows, residents and medical students using adult teaching methods that enhance and encourage active learning and ongoing professional development. Complete students, residents and fellows evaluations. Participate in other endocrine educational activities including resident didactic series, noon conferences, morning report, Endocrine and Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, instruct undergraduate endocrine course and other educational duties assigned by the department and service.</li></ul></div><br>
<p></p>
<div>
<ul><li>Research Participate in clinical and administrative research according to skills, interest and funding. Provide mentoring and supervision of fellows and residents in research and QI initiatives. Research opportunities may include performance improvement initiatives or formal extramurally funded investigations and participation may be as principle investigator or co-investigator.</li></ul></div><br>
<p></p>
<div>
<ul><li>Service Work with institutional and administrative staff to attain the objectives of Virginia Commonwealth University and VCU Health System including patient safety, customer satisfaction, maintenance and enhancement of public perception and fiscal health.</li></ul></div><br>
<p></p>
<div>
<ul><li>Clinical Provide excellent patient care in general endocrinology and focused areas of interest and experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Actively participate in management of patients on endocrinology consult service.Join colleagues in assuring service coverage 24/7/365.</li></ul></div><br>
<p></p>
<div>
<ul><li>Other (for instance administrative duties, etc.) Comply promptly with billing, documentation, credentialing and other administrative requirements of the department.</li></ul>
</div>
<p><b>Qualifications:</b></p>
<p>
Minimum Qualifications</p>
<ul>
<li>Board Eligible/Board Certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism</li>
<li>The candidate must qualify for an appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Salary Range:</b>Commensurate</p>
<p><b>
ORP Eligible: </b>No</p>
<p><b>
Rank: </b>Open</p>
<p><b>
Contact Information:</b><br>
<b>Contact Name: </b>Shannon.Sekerak@vcuhealth.org<br>
<b>Contact Email:</b> Shannon.Sekerak@vcuhealth.org</p></div></div></div></div>

Endocrinology Physician | Department of Internal Medicine | M78513

Delaware County, OH

<div><div><div><div><div><b>Salary</b></div>
</div><div><div>$22.08 Hourly</div>
</div></div><div><div><div><b>Location
</b></div></div><div></div><div><div>Delaware, OH</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Type</b></div>
</div><div><div>Full-Time</div>
</div></div><div><div><div><b>Job Number</b></div>
</div><div><div>2501123</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Department</b></div>
</div><div><div>Adult Court Services</div>
</div></div><div><div><div><b>Opening Date</b></div>
</div><div><div>10/20/2025</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Closing Date</b></div>
</div><div><div>11/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern</div>
</div></div><div><div><div><b>FLSA</b></div>
</div><div><div>Non-Exempt</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Bargaining Unit
</b></div></div><div><div>N/A</div></div></div></div></div>
<br><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Objectives</b></h2></div>
<div><p>The Pre-sentence Investigator is an employee for the Court, and is responsible to the Common Pleas Judges for the writing of pre-sentence investigations (PSI). Incumbent is responsible for investigating, researching and writing PSI&rsquo;s to assist the court with the sentencing of felony adult offenders. The individual reports to the Unit Supervisor Probation Officer as well as the appropriate Common Pleas Judges.</p></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Standards</b></h2></div>
<div><p>This position requires an associate&rsquo;s degree or three (3) years of work related experience. A Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree is preferred. Must possess a valid State of Ohio Driver License and acceptable driving record. Must meet and maintain qualifications for driving on County business at all times. Must be able to submit to and pass an employment background check and drug screening. Must not have a criminal record. Must be able to achieve certification in administering and scoring the Ohio Risk Assessment System.<br>
<br>
The individual must be reliable and dependable. The individual must be respectful in striving to accomplish the mission of the Delaware County Adult Court Services. <i>The Delaware County Adult Court Service&rsquo;s mission is to protect society and to rehabilitate the offender by holding the offender accountable by enforcing punitive conditions rendered by the Court.</i> The individual must be able to adhere to State Standards and the Policies and Procedures of the Delaware County Adult Court Services Department.</p></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential Functions</b></h2></div><br>
<p></p><div><br>
<ul><li>Conduct interviews with defendants, family members, agencies and associations to gather pertinent information to complete the PSI;</li><li>
Investigates defendant&rsquo;s background and collects information pertaining to the defendant&rsquo;s criminal history, family, employment, education, military service and other matters to determine potential risks and needs of the defendant; Analyzes criminal record checks through the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, FBI and other agencies;</li><li>
Maintains complete and accurate records of all defendant&rsquo;s contacts and defendant&rsquo;s activities;</li><li>
Work with chemical dependency counselors, law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, defense attorneys, employers, victims and social services agencies;</li><li>
Makes referrals and recommendations as necessary and assists offenders and or families in locating requested or mandatory services;</li><li>
Completes required state reports and assessments; Ohio Risk Assessment System (ORAS) and Community Corrections Information System (CCIS);</li><li>
Answers telephone, screens calls, gives and receives information;</li><li>
Schedules, updates, and maintains appointment schedule of defendants; revise and update PSI list;</li><li>
Attends and participates in staff meetings and staff trainings;</li><li>
May visit facilities where the defendant is incarcerated to conduct interviews;</li><li>
Provides recommendations to Court, determine the amount of restitution due to the victim as well as injuries or problems through consultation with social service agencies, victims, attorneys and others;</li><li>
Completes monthly reports of investigations ordered.</li></ul><ul><li>
Any other duties assigned by the Chief Probation Officer.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div>
<div><p>Complete job description is available on the Class Specifications page.</p><div><b><br>
Equal Opportunity Employer</b><br>
<b>M/F/D/V</b></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><br>
<p><b>Equal Opportunity Employer</b><br>
<b>M/F/D/V</b></p></div></div></div>

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