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Iowa Department of Administrative Services Administrative Assistant 2 - Criminal History Auditor in Des Moines, Iowa
Administrative Assistant 2 - Criminal History Auditor
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Administrative Assistant 2 - Criminal History Auditor
Salary
$48,422.40 - $71,198.40 Annually
Location
Des Moines - 50313 - Polk County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
25-02752
Agency
595 Iowa Department of Public Safety
Opening Date
04/04/2025
Closing Date
4/14/2025 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
#LI-POST
Point of Contact
Heather St. Ores (stores@dps.state.ia.us)
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Applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume within the NEOGOV application.
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Benefits
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Job Description
The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is looking to fill a vacant Administrative Assistant 2position which is commonly referred to as a Criminal History Records Auditor position.
Organization Background:
The mission of DPS is to serve the people of Iowa by providing public safety services with leadership, integrity and professionalism through the core values of courtesy, service and protection. The Department is a statewide law enforcement agency and includes the Administrative Services Division, the Iowa State Patrol, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, the Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement, the Iowa State Fire Marshal and the Division of Intelligence. The Department works in conjunction with federal, state and local jurisdictions of the criminal justice community to provide for the safety of persons living in, or traveling through the State of Iowa.
Benefits:
The Department of Public Safety, as a State of Iowa Executive Branch agency, offers exciting benefits:
Health/Dental and Life Insurance
Paid time off - Nine paid holidays plus generous paid vacation and paid sick leave which begin to accrue on your first day of employment
Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS) defined benefit program
Employee discounts from a variety of vendors
Collaborative, creative, positive work environment
Paid opportunities for professional growth and development - including training, courses, and conferences
Job Description:
The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is looking to fill a vacant Administrative Assistant 2 position which is commonly referred to as a Criminal History Records Auditor position which encompasses reviewing, documenting, screening, classifying and auditing CCH records in accordance with Iowa Code for compliance and quality assurance within the 33 counties in central Iowa. The CCH Auditor plays a vital role in maintaining the integrity of Iowa's criminal history records with coordination with of other DCI personnel in the CCH Records and Identification Unit.
Criminal history audits are performed of all sheriff's offices, police departments, clerks of court, juvenile court services and county attorneys. This involves research of the source data submitted by those agencies. Comparison is made with arrest fingerprint cards and court dispositions as required by Chapters 690 and 692 of the Iowa code and submitted within the time frames required.
Key responsibilities include ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of these records by modifying, verifying, and analyzing data across multiple databases and law enforcement agencies daily.
The CCH Auditor personally conducts training sessions for criminal justice agencies. They meet and communicate with each agency in their respective 33 Iowa counties on a frequent basis. They receive and answer questions concerning criminal history records daily, via personal contact, email or phone and respond back in a correct and professional manner.
The CCH Auditor has access to the Iowa / NCIC System and this requires a certification through the State of Iowa within 6 months of employment at no expense to the employee. The CCH Auditor is provided a DCI state vehicle for these duties and must possess a valid driver's license while maintaining compliance with all State of Iowa vehicle and transportation policies/procedures.
This position isNOT a telework or work from home position and this individual will have an office located at DCI Headquarters.
Other Information
• Applicants must be able to pass through a background investigation conducted by the Iowa Department of Public Safety.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in any field, and experience equal to one year of full-time administrative support (e.g., screening visitors and callers; opening/distributing mail, typing/proofing documents, letters, and reports; organizing files; scheduling meetings/appointments; arranging travel; processing travel claims; ordering supplies/equipment) or technical support work (e.g., determining budget, personnel, and equipment needs; compiling/evaluating statistical, historical, economic, business, financial or technical program data; interpreting or securing compliance with laws, rules and regulations; reviewing operating records/reports and evaluating their effectiveness).
A total of five years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one) where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to 12 months of full-time work as an Administrative Assistant 1.
For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/AdministrativeAssistant2-00709-90709.pdf) .
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Have you graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in any field? IF YES - How many months of experience do you have of full-time administrative support (e.g., screening visitors and callers; opening/distributing mail, typing/proofing documents, letters, and reports; organizing files; scheduling meetings/appointments; arranging travel; processing travel claims; ordering supplies/equipment) or technical support work (e.g., determining budget, personnel, and equipment needs; compiling/evaluating statistical, historical, economic, business, financial or technical program data; interpreting or securing compliance with laws, rules and regulations; reviewing operating records/reports and evaluating their effectiveness)?
I have not graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in any field
Less than 12 months of the administrative support work identified
12 months or more of the administrative support work identified
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How many years do you have of a combination of post high school education in any field AND/OR full-time administrative support (e.g., screening visitors and callers; opening/distributing mail, typing/proofing documents, letters, and reports; organizing files; scheduling meetings/appointments; arranging travel; processing travel claims; ordering supplies/equipment) or technical support work (e.g., determining budget, personnel, and equipment needs; compiling/evaluating statistical, historical, economic, business, financial or technical program data; interpreting or securing compliance with laws, rules and regulations; reviewing operating records/reports and evaluating their effectiveness)? 30 semester hours equals one year of experience.
I do not have any of the combined education and/or experience
Less than five years of the combined education and/or experience
Five years or more of the combined education and/or experience
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Are you a current State of Iowa employee- executive branch? IF YES - How many months do you have of full-time experience in the classification of Administrative Assistant 1 for the State of Iowa?
I am not a current State of Iowa employee
I do not have any experience in the classification of Administrative Assistant 1 for the State of Iowa
Less than 12 months of full-time experience in the classification of Administrative Assistant 1 for the State of Iowa
12 months or more of full-time experience in the classification of Administrative Assistant 1 for the State of Iowa
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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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