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Police Officer

Salary

$37.50 Hourly

Location

Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

25-01546

Agency

Iowa State Fair

Opening Date

12/09/2024

Closing Date

1/3/2025 11:59 PM Central

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Point of Contact

[email protected]

To Apply

Interested candidates should complete an online application through www.iowastatefair.org under the employment section, along with a cover letter and resume. Applications can be sent by email or mail no later than January 3, 2025 to:: Director Randy Jones; Iowa State Fair Police Department; PO Box 57130; Des Moines, IA 50317-0003; Email: [email protected]

Job Description

This is a courtesy posting for the Iowa State Fair.

The Iowa State Fair is seeking a Full-Time Police Officer to join the Iowa State Fairgrounds team. Officers will work a 12-hour Panama Shift schedule, with the current vacancy from4:00 PM to 4:00 AM.

Desired Qualifications:

+ Must be ILEA certified.

+ Minimum of 5 years of experience in law enforcement.

+ Supervisory experience is preferred, but not required.

+ Applicants must pass an MMPI test, background check, fingerprint check, drug screen, and an oral review process.

Job Responsibilities:

+ Enforce state and federal regulations, codes, laws, and administrative rules on the Iowa State Fairgrounds and properties.

+ Respond to calls for service, including complaints and emergency situations.

+ Conduct uniformed preventative patrols, 24/7.

+ Investigate crimes (e.g., major crimes, traffic violations, theft, domestic disputes, intoxication, security alarms) and complete reports.

+ Prepare supplementary reports for investigations.

+ Arrest and process individuals, including searching and seizing property, evidence collection, and transportation of offenders.

+ Identify and correct safety hazards around roadways, conduct crash analysis, investigate accidents, assist motorists, and manage traffic flow.

+ Collaborate with citizens and community groups, including referrals to agencies, welfare checks, and crime prevention education.

+ Assist during emergency situations, including fire, EMS, and severe weather response.

+ Inspect and maintain law enforcement vehicles and equipment.

+ Supervise specialized police operations during major events, such as the Iowa State Fair, World Pork Expo, and Good Guys Car Show.

+ Be available for mandatory overtime during major events.

+ Work collaboratively with other law enforcement agencies for offender apprehension, investigations, and major event coordination.

+ Perform security checks on buildings, grounds, and other Iowa State Fair properties.

+ Complete other duties as assigned.

For more information about thePanama Shift Scheduleor other job details, please contact Chief Randy Jones [email protected] call515-###-#### Ext 226.

Interested candidates should complete an online application through www.iowastatefair.org under the employment section, along with a cover letter and resume. Applications can be sent by email or mail no later than January 3, 2025 to:: Director Randy Jones; Iowa State Fair Police Department; PO Box 57130; Des Moines, IA 50317-0003; Email: [email protected]

Minimum Qualification Requirements

+ Must have successfully completed the I.L.E.A. law enforcement training academy; and if retired from law enforcement as a certified peace officer in good standing, must be able to recertify through the I.L.E.A.

+ Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent, with a preference given to candidates with a two-year community college or vocational school degree, or four-year college degree in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice, criminal administration, public administration. Or related field;

+ Previous law enforcement experience

Agency

State of Iowa

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