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Special Agent - Iowa Department of Public Safety

Under general supervision, a Special Agent assigned to the Division of Criminal Investigation conducts criminal investigations related to alleged violations of Iowa law; or conducts complex background investigations; or performs forensic examinations of computers; or reviews unsolved cases for further investigation; performs related work as required.

Job duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Collects, collates, and disseminates information concerning the activities of those believed involved in criminal activity; predicts crime trends and patterns and produces intelligence reports related to criminal activity.
• Conducts background and criminal investigations of persons and organizations; coordinates efforts to insure the integrity of gaming in the State of Iowa.
• Properly handles sensitive intelligence and/or terrorism information and utilizes proper dissemination caveats.
• Conducts intelligence work in accordance with federal and state laws.
• Prepares comprehensive written reports so as they accurately reflect all information gathered in the course of an investigation.
• As required, operates undercover to secure evidence and information; maintain surveillance of persons or established locations.

A complete list of job responsibilities can be found at http://www.dps.state.ia.us/jobs/HumanResources_T.shtml.