Staff Services Officer I

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) works to build on strengths of families and communities to keep children and vulnerable adults safe, so they thrive. We do this through investigations, services, and referrals.

What You Get Beyond Your Paycheck

When you join the State of Texas, your monthly paycheck is just one part of your real income. Our benefits provide extra value that many private employers simply don’t match—often adding hundreds of dollars each month to what you take home or save.

Here’s what you get as a full-time employee:

• 100% paid health insurance for you, and 50% paid for eligible family members—saving you hundreds every month in out-of-pocket medical costs
• Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service, plus options to save even more with 401(k) and 457 plans
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave so you can recharge and take care of life outside work (that’s time off you’re actually paid for)
• Optional dental, vision, and life insurance —at rates much lower than most private plans
• Flexible spending accounts for added tax savings on health and dependent care
• Employee discounts on things like gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment

You also might qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, which could help you pay off federal student loans faster.

You can see all the details here: ERS recruitment brochure

Functional Title: Staff Services Officer I - Talent Acquisition Group
Job Title: Staff Services Officer I
Agency: Dept of Family & Protectve Svc
Department: Talent Acquisition Group
Posting Number: 22002
Closing Date: 10/14/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Office and Administrative Support
Salary Range: $3,581.33- $4,476.83
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-17
Shift: Day
Additional Shift:
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 35%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
Facility Location:
Job Location City: ARLINGTON
Job Location Address: 1200 E COPELAND RD STE 400
Other Locations:
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Brief Job Description:

Performs routine (journey-level) staff services work. Work involves performing work in several staff services functions such as human resources, accounting, budgeting, purchasing, training, payroll, records management, and property management. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

As a Staff Services Officer I, you’re the driving force behind a welcoming every new DFPS team member. You’ll support a dedicated group of hiring specialists and their manager, but your influence goes well beyond the office—you're essential to our onboarding experience, ensuring new employees feel supported and valued from day one. In this role, you help set the tone for our mission to protect vulnerable adults, making every new employee orientation meaningful and every transition smooth.

You’ll take on a variety of meaningful staff services responsibilities that keep our talent acquisition operations running smoothly. From keeping personnel records organized and up-to-date to making new employee orientation a positive experience, you’ll be right in the middle of what matters most. You’ll coordinate key HR activities, track hiring progress, prepare reports, and support both y