Sex Offender Registry Specialist; Administrative Support Assistant

Sex Offender Registry (SOR) Specialist (Administrative Support Assistant
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This is an on‑site position at DPS headquarters in Des Moines. Hours are 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Starting salary: $41,100.80 plus the State of Iowa Benefit Package.

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 courtesy, service, and protection, and collaborate with federal, state, and local jurisdictions to ensure safety.

• 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

The Iowa SOR is the central repository for all sex offender records in the state and is governed by state and federal laws. Registration information is submitted by 99 county sheriff’s offices and 8 Department of Corrections facilities. The Specialist manages and maintains the records.

The Specialist reviews electronic and manual registration submissions, creates new offender records, and processes existing registrants. Criminal history, court, and other jurisdictional information is reviewed for accuracy. The Specialist contacts agencies as needed to clarify or correct information and monitors database applications for technical concerns.

Annual SOR record validations are performed as required by state and federal law, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness. Issues are followed up with registering agencies or the Division of Criminal Investigation as appropriate.

The applicant must acquire IOWA/NCIC Certification within six (6) months of employment; training is provided by the Department of Public Safety.

The candidate must pass a thorough background investigation conducted by Iowa Department of Public Safety Investigators before a final employment offer.

Paid Time Off

• Vacation accruals begin on day one and rollover yearly.
• Unlimited sick leave accrual.
• 9 paid holidays per year.

Insurance Options

• Health – Affordable plans with the state paying more than 90% of premiums.
• Dental – Free for single coverage and affordable family coverage with a vision discount program.
• Life – $20,000 free life insurance, with optional additional coverage depending on collective bargaining agreements.
• Long‑Term Disability Insurance – Available at no cost.

Retirement

• IPERS – Lifetime monthly benefit for vested employees, with a state match of $1.50 for every $1 contributed.
• Retirement Investors’ Club (RIC) – Voluntary savings program with a state match up to $75/month.

Flexibility:
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.

Support:
Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount Programs.

For more information about benefits, visit Benefits at a Glance | Iowa Department of Administrative Services.

E‑Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E‑Verify and complies with federal Right to Work laws.

Applicants must meet at least one of the following:

• Two years of full‑time experience in general office, clerical, data entry/processing, or related work.
• Two years of education and/or full‑time experience, with thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework counting as one year of experience.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes six months of full‑time work as an Administrative Support Assistant 2 or eighteen months of full‑time work as an Administrative Support Assistant 1.