Child Safety Field Investigator

Key Responsibilities

• Lead two-person field team in conducting in-person child safety and wellness verification visits
• Apply federal law enforcement background and judgment to navigate sensitive field situations safely and professionally
• Document case outcomes accurately and submit reports within required timeframes
• Cookordinate with Case Officer to ensure all interactions are conducted in the family's primary language
• Adhere strictly to program Standards of Conduct - no gifts, no personal contact, no legal advice to participants
• Report any adverse information, conduct violations, or safety concerns to supervisors within 24 hours
• Participate in all required training, certifications, and annual refresher courses
• Maintain confidentiality of all case data, participant information, and program materials
• Verify UAC school enrollment status and confirm attendance per applicable state requirements
• Inform UAC and sponsor of legal obligations including immigration court dates, ERO reporting requirements, and release conditions
• Confirm UAC address and provide verified mailing address to ERO within 48 hours of case receipt
• Enter standardized data fields into ICE systems of record including name, A-number, address, safety status, and school enrollment
• Report serious health or safety events to the Contracting Officer's Representative within 1 hour of occurrence

Required Qualifications

• Background in federal law enforcement or local law enforcement (e.g., CBP, ICE, FBI, U.S. Marshals, DEA, Secret Service, or equivalent)
• Experience conducting field interviews, home visits, or investigations involving vulnerable populations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to document findings clearly and accurately
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment in unstructured, field-based environments
• Familiarity with federal privacy, records management, and information security standards
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively within assigned region

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish/English or other language pairs) strongly preferred - all interactions must be in the family's language
• Prior experience working with child welfare agencies, DHS, or federal contractor programs
• Current or transferable federal background investigation (Public Trust or higher) - significantly accelerates onboarding
• Experience with government reporting systems or contractor compliance environments

Mandatory Requirements

• All Candidates Must be a U.S. Citizen - no exceptions
• Reside in the United States for at least 3 of the last 5 years
• Pass a federal government background investigation (suitability determination) before beginning work
• Complete all required government training modules before starting field work
• Sign program Standards of Conduct and Non-Disclosure Agreement
• Able to work field-based, nationwide assignments

Compensation

$80,000 - $120,000 / year

Organization

Nationwide Organization: Coastal International Security