Peace Officer Candidate - Iowa State Patrol Capitol Complex

Job Description

This is a non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.

This is not a remote position. Hours worked will vary, consisting of a day shift, night shift, and midnight shift. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to serve as a Peace Officer Candidate with the Iowa Department of Public Safety and take the first step towards becoming a Certified Peace Officer.

Organization Background The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) is a statewide law enforcement agency committed to serving the people of Iowa with leadership, integrity, and professionalism. We uphold the core values of courtesy, service, and protection, and collaborate with federal, state, and local jurisdictions within the criminal justice community to provide for the safety of people living in or traveling through the State of Iowa.

DPS is comprised of the following divisions:

• Iowa State Patrol
• Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
• Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement
• Iowa State Fire Marshal
• Division of Professional Development and Support Services
• Division of Intelligence and Fusion Center
• Administrative Services Division

About the Job As a Peace Officer Candidate, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the safety and security of the State Capitol Complex and Terrace Hill Governor's Residence including but not limited to:

• Building checks
• Operation of magnetometer equipment
• Security presence and dispatching of the police radio system at Terrace Hill.
• Locking and unlocking of buildings.
• Providing support to the troopers and supervisors at Post 16

Qualifications Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalency All applicants must apply to the next DPS Academy application process in which they are eligible, meeting the Minimum Hiring Qualifications in the State Code of Iowa Chapter 501. Additionally, all applicants must meet the additional hiring standards implemented by the Iowa Department of Public Safety.

This is a temporary, non-sworn position. POC's are expected to apply separately for openings within the Iowa Department of Public Safety during the next applicable academy hiring process. As a Peace Officer Candidate, you will be given up to four opportunities to seek employment as a Certified Peace Officer with the Iowa Department of Public Safety. If you are unsuccessful after four attempts at being accepted into the DPS Academy, you will be asked to resign your position as a Peace Officer Candidate.

The DPS Academy hiring process will include the following:

• Physical Fitness Testing (1.5-mile run, sit-ups, push-ups and sit and reach)
• Oral Board (interview)
• Written Test (grammar, spelling, mathematics, writing, etc.)
• Completion of a Polygraph
• Psychological and Medical Evaluations
• Extensive Background Investigation

Additional Requirements - The State of Iowa is an E-Verify Employer. Candidates must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation conducted by the Iowa Department of Public Safety investigators before a final letter of employment offer is delivered. Applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume within the NEOGOV application. This is not a remote position.