Job Information
City of West Des Moines Support Specialist - Police in West Des Moines, Iowa
Support Specialist - Police
Type: Full Time
Salary/Pay Rate: $25.73/hour
Posted Date: 09/26/2024
Deadline to Apply: 10/14/2024
Job Details Description
DepartmentPolice Department
Benefits Click here to review a Summary of Employee Benefits
Civil Service Status
This is a Civil Service position
Regular Hours
Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
Weekend and On Call Work as Required
Tentative Start Date December 2024
Job Summary
Under the general direction of the Sergeant, performs a variety of administrative support tasks for the West Des Moines Police Department requiring interpreting and applying laws, policies, and procedures.
Deadline to Apply October 14, 2024 @ 11:59pm
Requirements Requires three years of related experience working with public contact. Two years’ experience with a law enforcement agency in an area such as Law Enforcement Officer, Records, Administrative Support, Detention or Crime Analysis and experience of applicable federal, state, and local laws preferred.
Requires Iowa/National Crime Information Center (NCIC) terminal operator certification and notary certification with the State of Iowa within three months of hire and maintained throughout employment. Requires ability to obtain Matron Certification (searching female prisoners), if applicable.
Steps to Apply
Steps to Apply:
Profile: You MUST complete an online Applicant Profile. A link is provided below to our Online Application System.
Attachments: You must attach the following documents to your profile under the Apply For Job section (attachments are job specific, once you click Finish & Apply you will not be able to add any additional documents):
a) Resume
b) Written Questionnaire
Click to open: Written Questionnaire
Resume and written questionnaire must be attached to your application by the deadline date, October 14, 2024 at 11:59pm CDT to be considered for this position.
Qualifications/Certifications/Licenses : Under the Resume & Qualifications section, make sure to list any certifications or licenses you currently hold.
Applying for Position: Once you have completed your profile, you MUST apply for the position (The link to Finish & Apply is located on the Apply For Job section after you have completed your profile. Once you have applied, it will be listed under your My Applications tab. Any applications marked as Status: Incomplete, have not been submitted.).
All steps MUST be completed before the posted deadline to be considered for this position. We will not accept incomplete profiles. Communication throughout this process (including invitations to any examinations and/or interviews) will be made via the email supplied through the City's on-line application system. It is recommended to check your email "Junk" folder for emails from the City of West Des Moines. If you have any questions during the application process, please contact Human Resources at 515-222-3616 .
Civil Service Exam A Civil Service Examination will be administered for this position. The Top 15 applicants meeting the minimum qualifications for the position, submitting all required application materials and receiving a passing score on the written questionnaire will be invited to participate in the remainder of the Civil Service Examination, which will include an oral board interview. Oral board interviews are tentatively scheduled for the end of the week of November 4th, 2024. All dates are tentative and subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
Physical/Drug Test Post offer, pre-employment drug test required.
Apply Here!City of West Des Moines Online Application System
Instructions & FAQ's
You will need to complete an online profile and apply for this position online. There are Instruction Sheets under the Employment section of our City website as well as a number of topics in ourFAQ section. If after reviewing these help guides you still need additional help, please visit or contact Human Resources 515-222-3616 .
If you are currently employed with the City, please reference theInternal Instruction Sheetprior to applying. With questions, please contact Human Resources at 515-222-3616.
Contact Information
CITY OF WEST DES MOINES
Human Resources, 1st floor, Suite 1E
4200 Mills Civic Parkway
PO Box 65320
West Des Moines, IA 50265-0320
515-222-3616 (phone)
515-273-0601 (fax)