MyFlorida (Department of Management Services) is seeking an Adult Protective Investigator to investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and financial exploitation against vulnerable adults. This demanding and rewarding career involves speaking for adults who cannot protect themselves and working to ensure their safety and independence.
What You'll Do
- Make the vulnerable adult’s safety your first priority.
- Meet with the vulnerable adult in person within 24 hours of receiving a report to assess safety and mental capacity.
- Coordinate emergency services including medical evaluations, temporary placement, and court intervention when necessary.
- Investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation and work to prevent recurrence.
- Gather critical information through interviews, observations, and analysis of records.
- Coordinate with state agencies, law enforcement, and prosecutors to provide justice.
- Connect vulnerable adults with agency and community resources to improve their quality of life.
- Build relationships with community services, advocacy groups, law enforcement, and medical personnel.
What We're Looking For
- A high school diploma or GED and four years of law enforcement experience or active military service (honorably discharged).
- An associate degree or 60+ credit hours from an accredited college/university and two years of professional work experience or two years of law enforcement/military service.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $37,000.08 annually ($1,423.07 bi-weekly).
- Career Ladder program offering a salary increase after one year of successful employment and completion of targeted courses.
- Opportunities and training for all employees
- Encouragement to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located in Lecanto, Florida.
Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding.
