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Investigator Team Lead / Hinds Co

Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services
Jackson, MS Part Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026
This Opportunity is for an Investigator Team Lead with a work location in Hinds County, MS.

The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services has a position available within the Investigative Unit located at the State Office. The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) is committed to protecting and nurturing Mississippi's at-risk children and families. MDCPS offers a variety of positions statewide, including social work positions providing case management services and working with potential foster families, supervisor positions providing clinical and administrative support, and agency support positions such as policy development, human resources, information technology, program management, training, and budgeting/finance. Working with MDCPS will give you the chance to make a life-changing difference for Mississippi's most vulnerable children and families. If you have any additional questions, you can contact Touya Harrington of Workforce Development at 601-301-8494 or touya.harrington@mdcps.ms.gov

  • Supervisory investigative work involving planning, directing, and conducting complex investigations of criminal and/or administrative nature.
  • Responsible for establishing investigative priorities, delegating tasks, and assigning projects to subordinate personnel in collaboration with agency leadership.
  • Determines and implements policy in own area of expertise.
  • Conducts follow-up investigations to ensure employees are following protocols and in compliance with policy
  • Supervision of investigations conducted by subordinate employees in a specialized area.
  • Serve as liaison for attorneys, agency heads, and other investigative personnel.
  • Serve as the Human Trafficking Coordinator
  • Develop and coordinate services within the Department of Child Protection Services and with outside service providers for victims of human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation.
  • Ensure referrals are made to the Statewide Team within 24 hours of receiving a Human Trafficking Report, assist with an annual Human Trafficking report and other assigned duties.
  • Monitor and Track Runaway Reports and assist with assessment and recovery efforts by coordinating with local and state law enforcement.
  • Develop emergency procedures and coordinate response for MDCPS employee Mobile Emergency Alerts
  • Certified Law Enforcement

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 6-8 years of investigative experience.

Hourly Wage Estimation for Investigator Team Lead / Hinds Co in Jackson, MS
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