Program Planner 3 - Accreditation Coordinator

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 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 | Iowa Department of Administrative Service

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 federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.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:

• Seven years of full-time work experience in the administration or operation/execution (i.e., providing consultation and/or technical assistance to stakeholders, research and analysis, or enforcement of program guidelines/policies/procedures) of a program (i.e., the provision of a service or an administrative oversight/enforcement responsibility).
• All of the following (a, b, and c):
• One year of full-time work experience in the administration or operation/execution (i.e., providing consultation and/or technical assistance to stakeholders, research and analysis, or enforcement of program guidelines/policies/procedures) of a program (i.e., the provision of a service or an administrative oversight/enforcement responsibility); and
• A total of four years of education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and
• A total of two years of graduate-level education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
• Graduation from an accredited school of law.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes nine months of full-time work as a Program Planner 2 or twenty-seven months of full-time work as a Program Planner 1.

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