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FAMILY FINDER SPECIALIST - 60074751 1

Rockledge, FL · On-site

$17.75 - $22.25/hr

... case mining, mobility mapping, internet searches and cold calls, to locate adult relatives and fictive kin. *Collaborate with the child protective investigator to identify and build positive ...

Walmart

(USA) Asset Protection Operations Coach

Ocala, FL · On-site

$65K - $100K/yr

... activities by investigating alleged fraud and other alleged illegalactivities Conducts ... case reports and providescourt room testimony as needed Partners in collaborative efforts with ...

SunVena

Safety Director

Sanford, FL

... miss investigation with corrective training, leverages workers' comp knowledge to guide case ... cold, sun, dust, noise, and uneven terrain. * Consistent use of required PPE including hard hat ...

Walmart

Department Supervisor

Ocala, FL · On-site

$65K - $100K/yr

... activities by investigating alleged fraud and other alleged illegalactivities Conducts ... case reports and providescourt room testimony as needed Partners in collaborative efforts with ...

Walmart

Department Supervisor

Gainesville, FL · On-site

$65K - $100K/yr

... activities by investigating alleged fraud and other alleged illegalactivities Conducts ... case reports and providescourt room testimony as needed Partners in collaborative efforts with ...

SunVena Solar

Senior Safety Manager

Sanford, FL · On-site

... miss investigation with corrective training, leverages workers' comp knowledge to guide case ... cold, sun, dust, noise, and uneven terrain. * Consistent use of required PPE including hard hat ...

SunVena

Safety Director

Sanford, FL · On-site

... miss investigation with corrective training, leverages workers' comp knowledge to guide case ... cold, sun, dust, noise, and uneven terrain. * Consistent use of required PPE including hard hat ...

Walmart

Store Supervisor

Ocala, FL · On-site

$65K - $100K/yr

... activities by investigating alleged fraud and other alleged illegalactivities Conducts ... case reports and providescourt room testimony as needed Partners in collaborative efforts with ...

Walmart

Store Supervisor

Gainesville, FL · On-site

$65K - $100K/yr

... activities by investigating alleged fraud and other alleged illegalactivities Conducts ... case reports and providescourt room testimony as needed Partners in collaborative efforts with ...

Sedgwick

Executive General Adjuster

Miami, FL · On-site

To investigate claims internationally of any size or complexity, against insurance or other ... Revises case reserves in assigned claims files to cover probable costs. * Prepares loss experience ...

Sedgwick

Executive General Adjuster

Orlando, FL · On-site

To investigate claims internationally of any size or complexity, against insurance or other ... Revises case reserves in assigned claims files to cover probable costs. * Prepares loss experience ...

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for cold case investigator in Florida is $23.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.85 and $26.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a cold case investigator?

Cold case investigators are law enforcement professionals who specialize in reviewing and solving unsolved criminal cases, often years or decades after the initial investigation. They use modern investigative techniques, such as forensic technology and DNA analysis, to re-examine evidence and generate new leads. Their goal is to bring resolution to cases that have gone 'cold' due to a lack of evidence or leads, providing justice for victims and closure for families.

What does a cold case investigator do?

A cold case is an investigation that has gone unsolved after more than a year; initial efforts did not yield enough evidence to identify or arrest a suspect, or to come to any definitive conclusions. Cold case investigators re-open these cases to bring a fresh perspective to the collected evidence or when new evidence has surfaced. In this role, you review forensic data that has already been collected and look at witness statements and incident reports received at the time. When possible, you may also go back to the crime scene to try to visualize what may have happened and interview witnesses or previous investigators again to find new leads. Your goal is to move the case forward towards a conclusion and a conviction when possible.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a cold case investigator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cold Case Investigator, you need a background in criminal justice or law enforcement, strong analytical skills, and experience in investigative procedures, often supported by a relevant degree and police academy training. Familiarity with forensic technology, crime databases (such as NCIC), and evidence management systems is essential. Persistence, critical thinking, and excellent communication skills help investigators collaborate with colleagues, witnesses, and victims’ families. These skills are crucial for effectively re-examining unresolved cases, uncovering new evidence, and delivering justice in complex investigations.

How does a cold case investigator typically collaborate with other law enforcement professionals during an investigation?

Cold Case Investigators often work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including forensic analysts, detectives, prosecutors, and sometimes federal agencies. Collaboration is key to re-examining evidence, conducting new interviews, and leveraging advancements in technology such as DNA analysis. Regular meetings and case reviews ensure all team members are aligned and can bring their specialized expertise to bear on unresolved cases. This teamwork increases the chances of uncovering new leads and ultimately solving long-standing cases.
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Infographic showing various Cold Case Investigator job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 65% Physical, and 35% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,284 per year, or $23.7 per hour.

FAMILY FINDER SPECIALIST - 60074751 1

State of Florida

Rockledge, FL • On-site

$17.75 - $22.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Requisition No: 882828
Agency: Children and Families
Working Title: FAMILY FINDER SPECIALIST - 60074751 1
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 60074751
Salary: Internal Employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF Salary Policy
Posting Closing Date: 09/11/2026
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Family Finder Specialist
Department of Children and Families
Brevard County Florida
Open Competitive
Duties and Responsibilities
This position performs advanced family finding program efforts to discover, engage, plan, make decisions, and evaluate strategies to locate relatives and fictive kin.
*Conducts extensive/advanced searches, such as case mining, mobility mapping, internet searches and cold calls, to locate adult relatives and fictive kin.
*Collaborate with the child protective investigator to identify and build positive connections between the child and the child's relatives and fictive kin.
*Identify and build positive connections between child and the child's relatives and fictive kin.
*Attends and participates in family finding group decision making which may include conducting a multidisciplinary meeting with all parties involved and prospective family members or fictive kin.
*Attend Case Transfer Staffing as needed to inform Child Welfare Professionals of current status of family finding efforts.
*Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with organizations and other agencies involved with child welfare such as community-based care providers, Children's Legal Services, Guardian ad Litem, schools, clinical professionals, and other community agency resources.
*Regularly reviews and identifies any changes to Florida Statutes, DCF Operational Procedures, Administrative Rule and policies. Ensures participants are aware of changes, confidentiality and HIPAA, and identifies potential problems related to case specifics.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge in Florida's Practice Model and Florida's official electronic system of record, Florida Safe Family Network (FSFN). Experience in Microsoft Office, familiar with the child welfare system, excellent written and oral communication skills, strong interpersonal skills relative to diverse populations in academic, public health, and community settings. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing deadlines. Analytical, decision making, and organizational skills.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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