Record Check Dissemination Specialist - Clerk Specialist Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/newprint/4804030) Apply  Record Check Dissemination Specialist - Clerk Specialist Salary $36,628.80 - $53,788.80 Annually Location Des Moines - 50313 - Polk County, IA Job Type Full-time Job Number 25-02024 Agency 595 Iowa Department of Public Safety Opening Date 01/24/2025 Closing Date 2/3/2025 11:59 PM Central LinkedIn Tag #LI-POST Point of Contact Jaime Fisher (jfisher@dps.state.ia.us) To Apply Applicants are encouraged attach a resume and cover letter to the on-line application. + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Description The Iowa Department of Public Safety's Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is seeking aRecord Check Dissemination Specialist (Clerk Specialist)within the Record Check Dissemination Unit. Organization Background: The mission of DPS is to serve the people of Iowa by providing public safety services with leadership, integrity and professionalism through the core values of courtesy, service and protection. The Department is a statewide law enforcement agency and includes the Administrative Services Division, the Iowa State Patrol, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, the Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement, the Iowa State Fire Marshal and the Division of Intelligence. The Department works in conjunction with federal, state and local jurisdictions of the criminal justice community to provide for the safety of persons living in or traveling through the State of Iowa. Benefits: The Department of Public Safety, as a State of Iowa Executive Branch agency, offers exciting benefits: + Health/Dental and Life Insurance + Paid time off - Nine paid holidays plus generous paid vacation and paid sick leave which begin to accrue on your first day of employment + Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS) defined benefit program + Employee discounts from a variety of vendors + Collaborative, creative, positive work environment + Paid opportunities for professional growth and development - including training, courses and conferences Job Description: As a Record Check Dissemination Specialist, you will be responsible for processing Iowa criminal history record check requests submitted to the DCI by the general public, businesses, and criminal justice agencies. The successful candidate will accurately and confidentially query and retrieve criminal history record information from the computerized criminal history (CCH) database. The individual will determine whether a criminal history exists or does not exist for the subject of the request and will provide accurate results to the requester. If it is determined that criminal history does exist for the subject of a request, the individual will thoroughly review and analyze the record to ensure complete and accurate criminal history is provided to the requester. The individual must be able to understand and follow all laws that allow or restrict the release of Iowa criminal history records, including having extensive knowledge of Iowa Code Chapter 692, as well as other dissemination procedures. There are substantial criminal and civil penalties for those who would violate Chapter 692, including disseminating information incorrectly. Therefore, strong attention to detail and a great deal of time evaluating rap sheets prior to dissemination is required in this position. The individual will learn to read and identify incorrect information on a criminal history record. The individual must be able to make accurate modifications such as entering criminal history information from fingerprint cards into the CCH database and entering disposition information received from the county attorneys and the clerks of court, if necessary. They must know how to search various databases, such as Iowa Courts Online and the Department of Corrections, to obtain additional information to update and/or verify our criminal history record information. General office procedures are utilized to facilitate the receipt of, response to, and tracking of criminal history record check requests. The individual will process criminal history record checks received in various formats, including paper form, electronically within a records management system, and in person. Accurate results will be provided using various methods as well, including mail, fax, email, and within a records management system. The individual must be able to log, with accuracy, civil applicant fingerprint cards for national criminal history record check requests. The individual must be able to thoroughly review and screen resultant FBI results prior to returning such results to the approved requester. The individual will provide extensive customer service related to criminal history records and requests via phone, email, and in person. Competent and professional written and verbal communications, as well as interpersonal skills are essential. The individual must have strong attention to detail, be able to work as a team, as well as independently and have strong problem solving skills. The individual must be comfortable with repetitive tasks, have the ability to prioritize and be capable of performing other duties as assigned if necessary. Other Information: + Applicants must be able to pass through a background investigation conducted by the Iowa Department of Public Safety. + Applicants must be NCIC certified or become NCIC certified within six months of hire. Minimum Qualification Requirements Experience equal to three years of full-time clerical or closely related work; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting graduation from high school, G.E.D. equivalency or satisfactory completion of a recognized correspondence or formal job-related training course at the high school or equivalent level such as that offered by WIN, OEO, CEP, CIVEC or similar programs, for one year only of the required experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting nine months or thirty semester hours coursework in an accredited business school, college or university for each year of the required experience; OR certification from the State of Iowa Administrative Assistant Certificate Program will substitute for six months of the required experience; OR employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes the equivalent of eighteen months of full time experience as a resident treatment worker or Clerk–Advanced. 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Your success is our priority! 01 Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely.Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question.Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa. + Yes - I understand and agree. + No 02 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq? + No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq + Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq 03 How many years of experience do you have of full-time employment in clerical or closely related work? + No experience to less than 1 year + 1 year to less than 2 years + 2 years to less than 3 years + 3 years or more 04 If you have a high school diploma/GED - how many years of full time clerical or closely related work do you have? NOTE: Satisfactory completion of a recognized correspondence or formal job-related training course at the high school or equivalent level such as that offered by WIN, OEO, CEP, CIVEC or similar programs would substitute for high school/GED completion. + No experience to less than 1 year + 1 year to less than 2 years + 2 years or more + Not applicable - I do not have a high school diploma/GED or equivalent 05 How many years of experience in full time clerical or closely related work AND education do you have? Nine months or thirty semester hours of coursework in an accredited business school, college or university may substitute for one year of the required experience. + No education/experience to less than 1 year + 1 year to less than 2 years + 2 years to less than 3 years + 3 years or more 06 If you have completed the certification from the State of Iowa Administrative Assistant Certificate Program: How many years of experience in full time clerical or closely related work AND education do you have? Nine months or thirty semester hours of coursework in an accredited business school, college or university may substitute for one year of the required experience. + N/A + No education/experience to less than 1 year + 1 year to less than 2 years + 2 years to less than 2 1/2 + 2 1/2 years or more 07 If you are a CURRENT employee for the State of Iowa (executive branch): How many years of full-time work experience in the state executive branch do you have in the classification of either a Resident Treatment Worker or Clerk-Advanced? + No experience to less than 1 year + 1 year to less than 1 1/2 years + 1 1/2 years or more Required Question Employer State of Iowa Agency 595 Iowa Department of Public Safety Address 215 E 7th St Des Moines, Iowa, 50319 Website https://dps.iowa.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email