Peace Officer Candidate - Iowa State Patrol Capitol Complex

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
• All applicants must meet the additional hiring standards implemented by the Iowa Department of Public Safety
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age
• All applicants must be United States citizens (need not be Iowa residents at the time of application)
• Applicants must possess the ability and be willing to work on all shifts, extended hours, holidays, and weekends

DPS Academy Hiring Process

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

• 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
• Employment as a Peace Officer Candidate does not guarantee your entrance into the DPS Academy
• 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
• Hours worked will vary, consisting of a day shift, night shift, and midnight shift

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: Vacation accruals that begin on day one and rollover on a yearly basis; unlimited sick leave accrual; nine (9) paid holidays per year
• Insurance Options: Health – Affordable plans with the state paying more than 90% of premiums; Dental – Free for single coverage and affordable family coverage with access to a vision discount program; Life – $20,000 in life insurance free, with an option to purchase additional coverage; Long-Term Disability Insurance – Available at no cost
• Retirement: IPERS Retirement package offering a lifetime monthly financial benefit for vested employees (for every $1 an employee contributes, the state matches with $1.50); Retirement Investors' Club (RIC) offering a voluntary savings program including a State match of up to $75/month
• Flexibility: Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• Support: Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount Programs