Investigations Report Specialist (Administrative Support Assistant 3)
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Investigations Report Specialist (Administrative Support Assistant 3)
Salary
$41,100.80 - $60,174.40 Annually
Location
Des Moines - 50321 - Polk County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-01731
Agency
595 Iowa Department of Public Safety
Opening Date
01/08/2026
Closing Date
1/25/2026 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
LI-POST
Point of Contact
Cheryl Heinzman (heinzman@dps.state.ia.us)
To Apply
Applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume within the NEOGOV application.
Description
Questions
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.
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 Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) provides investigative support and expertise to law enforcement within Iowa. The DCI conducts and coordinates complex criminal investigations with local law enforcement agencies and is the primary criminal investigative and enforcement agency for providing regulatory support at state-licensed casinos.
Do you love too read? Does you're favorite pod-caste involve true crime? Do misspellings, and punctuation errors jump off the page at yew? Do you know the difference between "regards" and "regard"? If you are reaching for a red pen right now, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation has the position for you! Join the support operations team that compiles case reports for use in court and other investigative matters.
If you were accused of the following, would there be enough evidence to convict?
· You look for punctuation, grammar, and spelling errors wherever written words exist.
· You are very detail-oriented.
· Other people often ask you to proofread their work.
· You were secretly thrilled when the teacher made the class handwrite a page out of the dictionary.
· Your vocabulary is colossal; your grammar is irreproachable.
· There are people who would testify that you are better than average with Microsoft Word (advanced formatting, use of macros), are familiar with Adobe Acrobat Pro, and can format reports and exhibits to create an excellent end product.
If yes, then plead guilty and submit your confession in the form of a cover letter and résumé.
NOTE: This is not a remote position. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at DPS headquarters in downtown Des Moines.
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.
Benefits:
At the State of Iowa, we value our employees' talents and backgrounds, and 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 Agreements)
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
To learn more about the benefits of working with the State of Iowa, visit our benefits webpage: Benefits at a Glance (https://das.iowa.gov/media/3766/download?inline)
E-Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federalRight to Worklaws, which protect employees' rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visitwww.e-verify.gov
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
Two years of full-time work experience in general office, clerical, data entry/processing, or related work.
A total of two years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes six months of full-time work as an Administrative Support Assistant 2 or eighteen months of full-time work as an Administrative Support Assistant 1.
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Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely.Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question.Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.
Yes - I understand and agree.
No
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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?
No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
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Do you have two years of full-time work experience in general office, clerical, data entry/processing, or related work?
Yes
No
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Do you have a total of two years of education and/or full-time work experience in general office, clerical, data entry/processing, or related work? Thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
Yes
No
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Are you a current permanent State of Iowa executive branch employee? IF YES - Do you have current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes six months of full-time work as an Administrative Support Assistant 2 or eighteen months of full-time work as an Administrative Support Assistant 1?
Yes - I am a current permanent State of Iowa executive branch employee AND have current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes six months of full-time work as an Administrative Support Assistant 2 or eighteen months of full-time work as an Administrative Support Assistant 1.
I am not a current permanent State of Iowa executive branch employee
I am a current permanent State of Iowa executive branch employee BUT DO NOT have current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes six months of full-time work as an Administrative Support Assistant 2 or eighteen months of full-time work as an Administrative Support Assistant 1
Required Question
Employer
State of Iowa
Agency
595 Iowa Department of Public Safety
Address
215 E 7th St
Des Moines, Iowa, 50319
Website
https://dps.iowa.gov/
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