Iowa Department of Workforce Development - Iowa Department of Public Safety

Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources EnterpriseJob Classification DescriptionTrooper 2DefinitionPerforms enforcement, service, and other specific objectives of the Iowa State Patrol as a state peace officer as defined in the Code of Iowa. Positions assigned to Capitol Complex perform community policing, service, and law enforcement duties including security, regulation of the orderly flow of traffic,and preserving peace in and around the Capitol Complex and Terrace Hill; performs related work as required.The work examples and competencies listed below are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary basis for position classification decisions.

Work ExamplesCollects and retains contraband and evidence by seizing illegal items and items of evidence in criminal and civil cases, documenting charges filed by following search and seizure procedures, returning materials to the owner or proper authority, or destroying when required.Protects and secures accident, disaster, and crime scenes to preserve evidence, and protects people and property by using techniques including additional manpower, sealing off the area, barricades, lockingand guarding establishments, properly placing patrol car, red lights, and flags, and re-routing traffic; administers medical aid to preserve life, alleviate suffering, minimize injuries, prevent shock, and prepare for transportation to medical facility.Obtains and serves arrest warrants and takes individuals into custody as required by court and/or Iowa Code; conducts interviews and interrogations to obtain evidence, confessions, and admissions of criminal acts, and determines cause and contributing factors; advises the Miranda warning when applicable, questions and observes suspects, drivers, occupants, and witnesses; records information obtained.Notifies next of kin and attempts to locate people to provide notification of death, serious injury, or illness; gives emotional and physical support through personal or telephone contact, by using friends,relatives, or clergy and applying human relations skills.Maintains good public relations, and disseminates information to educate the public and law enforcement on safety, accident prevention, and motor vehicle law by conducting seminars, giving lectures, guiding group discussions, and conducting on-the-job training.Enforces motor vehicle laws to promote safety and reduce accidents, expedite traffic flow, enforce state statutes; regulates traffic and parking by using citations, warnings, and verbal direction; assists motorists with vehicle problems; determines severity and location of accidents by evaluating information and observing accident scene; visually inspects all types of vehicles to determine equipment safety, proper registration, licenses, permits, and driver conditions.Prepares and testifies in court to present facts surrounding civil, criminal, or departmental actions.Responds to and controls civil disorders, disturbances, and riots, restores order, and protects property and personal safety in accordance with established patrol procedures; provides security and crowd control while maintaining self-discipline and objectivity under stressful situations.Provides around-the-clock service to the public and other law enforcement agencies.Cares for and takes custody of emotionally disturbed people to protect them from self-harm, or damage to others or property.Completes required written and investigative reports to comply with departmental rules, division regulations, and procedures, to establish permanent records for statistical and factual reporting, and evaluation of trooper performance.

Service Members attending our academy must first meet our minimum qualifications, then complete our ten-step application process. Minimum Qualification RequirementsApplicants must meet all of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:1) Graduation and certification from the Department of Public Safety Academy.2) Graduation and certification from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy.3) At least 18 years old.NotesSome positions in this class may require work on all shifts, extended hours, holidays, and weekends.