Texas Department of Family and Protective Services 

CPI Special Investigator

Essential Job Functions:

• Conducts specialized investigations of child abuse and neglect, as required by management.
• Serves as consultant and trainer to CPS investigation staff on forensic interview skills and techniques.
• Identifies and provides for staff development and training needs in the area of forensic child abuse and neglect investigation to achieve and enhance quality performance of unit staff.
• Develops and maintains communication and working relationships within and outside the agency, particularly with professionals associated with law enforcement investigations.
• Provides expert consultation to DFPS staff and the community on complex issues associated with forensic child abuse and neglect investigations.
• Conducts in-depth interviews to accurately obtain information to determine immediate or long-term risk of abuse or neglect; models advanced interviewing techniques for other workers.
• Assesses family dynamics and functioning to determine degree and type of agency intervention needed.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

• Supervisor will determine appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Knowledge of Texas criminal and civil law relating to abuse and neglect of children.
• Knowledge of forensic interviewing techniques.
• Knowledge of normal child development and family dynamics, including problem areas of domestic violence, substance abuse, criminal activity.
• Knowledge of community resources, particularly within the law enforcement community, and their use for addressing child abuse and neglect problems.
• Skill in forensic interviewing of children and adults.
• Skill in determining risk of harm to children.

Registration or Licensure Requirements:

• Valid Texas Driver's License
• Currently a Licensed Texas Peace Officer or have been a licensed Peace Officer in the State of Texas in the past two years.
• TCOLE Intermediate License, Out of state Peace Officer license, or Military experience comparable to Texas Peace Officer.
• Prefer TCOLE Advance or Master Peace Officer License or equivalent from an out of state law enforcement agency or the United States Military.
• Out of state law enforcement agency or United State Military licenses and certifications comparable to a Texas Peace Officer are acceptable.

Salary Range: $4,748.95 - $5,370.75 per month

Job Order #16009096