Child Protection Officer
Investigates reports of child abuse and neglect on behalf of the Child Development Agency — removing children from harm and arranging care.
Typical Salary
J$1.8M
to J$3.5M per year
Open Roles
200+
across Jamaica
Job Market
Growing
CDA national expansion
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Career Paths
Social Worker→Child Protection Officer→Senior CPO→Area Manager (CDA)
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid J$2.6M
Entry: J$1.8MSenior: J$3.5M
Key Skills
Child abuse investigation
Child safeguarding law
Family assessment
Court report writing
Trauma-informed care
Multi-agency working
Crisis management
Interview of children
Education
Minimum Entry
- BSc Social Work or Psychology
Preferred
- MSc Child Protection or Social Work
- Forensic interviewing certification
Professional Qualifications
- BSc Social Work (UWI)
- JSWA registration
- CDA appointment
- Child safeguarding training
Market Trend
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