Job Description
Job Description This is not a remote position. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at DPS headquarters in Des Moines. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking a dedicated staff member to work as a Program Planner 3, specializing in accreditations and policy/procedure management. 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 Job Description The Program Planner 3 with the Division of Professional Development and Support Services will oversee the accreditation and policy/procedure management for various critical programs for the Department of Public Safety. Function as the manager and subject matter expert for the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) accreditation and policy management. Lead the DPS Point of Contact team through the evaluation and review of policies and procedures to ensure statutory changes, legal updates, and law enforcement best practices are incorporated into policy revisions and meet accreditation standards. To ensure compliance, this position will apply CALEA standards to written agency directives through development and administration of department policies in accordance with Iowa law and administrative rules. Plan and conduct research on accreditation projects, apply critical thinking to evaluate data on complex issues and provide specific recommendations to drive operational changes. Review and research policy, survey law enforcement, and solicit input from subject matter expert to revise departmental policies and procedures. Conduct annual analyses of reports to provide specific policy and procedure recommendations to ensure compliance with CALEA accreditation standards and law enforcement best practices. Analyze and identify law enforcement industry changes and trends to evaluate the impact on department’s ability to meet compliance standards. Coordinate the accreditation process and adherence to CALEA standards to maintain ongoing compliance, monitor deadlines, oversee annual compliance reviews and facilitate on-site CALEA compliance assessments. Implement accreditation training for department personnel. Disseminate information and interpretation of directives and policies to agency personnel. Develop and maintain routine contact with CALEA Regional Program Manager. Attend meetings, participate in conference calls and represent the Department of Public Safety at CALEA conferences. Act as DPS liaison to local, county, and state coalitions and agencies involved in the accreditation process. Function as the Master Administrator for the PowerDMS software platform which is the central repository for much of the policy and procedures documentation for the Department of Public Safety. Ensure all records are updated, accessed, maintained, and contained in the PowerDMS platform accurately. Additional Requirements 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. The State of Iowa is an E-Verify Employer. Benefits At the State of Iowa, we value our employees’ talents and backgrounds, and we are committed to your well-being beyond the paycheck. As a valued team member, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 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 – 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 (*depending upon Collective Bargaining A