Texas DFPS is hosting a Virtual Hiring Fair for the Child Protective Investigator Position on October 29, 2025, at 8:30am.  What does a CPI Investigator Do?Child Protective Services 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 Investigatorconsiders both risk and safety issues, and may recommend services for the child and family to reduce the risk of further abuse or neglect.Minimum Qualifications 
A bachelor's degree
Associates degree or 60 accredited college hours PLUS twoyears of relevant work experience.
90 accredited college hours PLUS one year of relevant work experience
The following areas will be featuredRegion 7- Austin, Waco, Bryan, Killeen, and surrounding areasWhat can you expect?
Learn more about working for CPSChild Protective Investigations and DFPS
Meet some of our regional leadership team
Same day interviews for all interested applicants!