CHILD ABUSE INVESTIGATOR

Position Number: 22089738 
County: Benton; Boone; Carroll 
Posting End Date: [[postingEndDate]] 
Anticipated Starting Salary: 52137 
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The Department of Public Safety’s mission is to enhance the safety and security of all Arkansans through ethical, character-driven behavior that promotes professionalism, clear communication, and accountability while serving as the state’s premier public safety agency.

 

Preferred Qualifications/Mandatory Qualifications: The formal equivalent of a bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, criminology or a related field; or five years of experience in law enforcement, including two years in criminal investigation.

 

 

Investigate allegations of child abuse while working in conjunction with state and/or local law enforcement investigators, prosecutor’s offices, employees of the Arkansas Department of Human Services, agency policies and protocols, and interagency agreements. Conduct interviews, may assist in criminal investigations, and enter information into the Children’s Reporting and Information System (CHRIS). Compile documentation, reports, and transcripts of all allegations of child abuse. Present factual testimony in Administrative hearings, Juvenile and Criminal proceedings. Perform other duties as assigned.

Special Requirements: Occasional 24 hour emergency on-call duty is required. Frequent in state travel is required.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.