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Welcome to the Iowa Department of Public Safety
Training and Recruitment Bureau
Recruitment Information

The Iowa Department of Public Safety is organized to provide law enforcement services to the people of Iowa in cooperation with the 99 county sheriff's offices and over 400 municipal police and fire departments. Entry level law enforcement opportunities with DPS include performing traffic enforcement with the Iowa State Patrol Division, providing security and protection for the state capitol and VIP's with the State Police (Capitol Complex), arson investigations with the State Fire Marshal Division, undercover drug investiations and operations with the Division of Narcotics Enforcement or casino gaming enforcement on Iowa's many riverboats with the Division of Criminal Investigation.

Women and men of unquestionable integrity and the desire to serve their communities with a career in law enforcement are encouraged to explore the challenging and rewarding positions with the Iowa Department of Public Safety. Those individuals who feel they have what it takes to provide law enforcement services to the people of Iowa are encouraged to review the information contained within our website and contact either the Department's Recruiting Coordinator, Peace Officer Applicant Coordinator or one of the Department's Recruiters.

The Iowa Department of Public Safety is an equal opportunity employer.

If you would like to be contacted regarding job opportunities, please use the Contact Me link above to complete the online form.

 

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Created: 02-07-2006
Last Updated: 11-24-2008 (DLL)