Iowa State Trooper (Capitol Complex)
Under general supervision, a Trooper 1 assigned to the State Capitol Complex performs police and security work, regulates traffic and preserves the peace in and around the Capitol Complex and the Governor’s residence.
Job duties include, but are not limited to the following:
• Provides around-the-clock service in, on and around the Capitol Complex and Terrace Hill to promote the safety, security and well-being of the community.
• Conducts preliminary investigations and reports on threats of extortion, bomb threats, thefts, assaults or other criminal activity.
• Patrols assigned areas on foot, bicycle and by vehicle for criminal activity, security, fires, and safety hazards; escorts persons carrying funds for agencies.
• Responds to and controls civil disorders, disturbances and riots; restores order, and protects property and personal safety according to established procedures; provides security and crowd patrol while maintaining self-discipline and objectivity under stressful situations; assists in building evacuations and other safety precautions such as tornado warnings and disaster drills.
• Enforces criminal laws; identifies, detains, and processes wanted individuals; advises the Miranda Warning when applicable, questions and observes suspects and witnesses; accurately records the information obtained; serves arrest warrants and takes individuals into custody as required by the courts or the Iowa Code.
• Provides protection and service to Governor and first family and guests while at Terrace Hill complex; provides security for dignitaries and/or other government officials.
A complete list of job responsibilities can be found at http://www.dps.state.ia.us/jobs/HumanResources_T.shtml .
Job duties include, but are not limited to the following:
• Provides around-the-clock service in, on and around the Capitol Complex and Terrace Hill to promote the safety, security and well-being of the community.
• Conducts preliminary investigations and reports on threats of extortion, bomb threats, thefts, assaults or other criminal activity.
• Patrols assigned areas on foot, bicycle and by vehicle for criminal activity, security, fires, and safety hazards; escorts persons carrying funds for agencies.
• Responds to and controls civil disorders, disturbances and riots; restores order, and protects property and personal safety according to established procedures; provides security and crowd patrol while maintaining self-discipline and objectivity under stressful situations; assists in building evacuations and other safety precautions such as tornado warnings and disaster drills.
• Enforces criminal laws; identifies, detains, and processes wanted individuals; advises the Miranda Warning when applicable, questions and observes suspects and witnesses; accurately records the information obtained; serves arrest warrants and takes individuals into custody as required by the courts or the Iowa Code.
• Provides protection and service to Governor and first family and guests while at Terrace Hill complex; provides security for dignitaries and/or other government officials.
A complete list of job responsibilities can be found at http://www.dps.state.ia.us/jobs/HumanResources_T.shtml .