Adult Protective Investigator

Requisition No: 875139

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: ADULT PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60020160

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60020160

Salary: $37,000.08 annually / $1,423.08 bi-weekly

Posting Closing Date: 06/08/2026

How you will make an impact:

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.

What you will do:

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. Your first priority will be the vulnerable adult’s safety. To assess safety concerns and mental capacity, you will meet with the vulnerable adult in person within 24 hours of receiving a report. When necessary, you will coordinate emergency services including medical evaluations, temporary placement, and court intervention when the person cannot make decisions for themselves.

Qualifications:

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); or An associate degree or 60+ credit hours from an accredited college or university and two years of professional work experience or two years of law enforcement experience or active military service.

Additional Information/Requirements:

This position will require night, weekend, and holiday work. It has also been 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.