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Assistant Director
State of Iowa
467 Iowa Law Enforcement Academy
Location
Iowa, 50319
Salary
$33.03 - $58.86
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
The Assistant Director role at the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy involves leading the strategic operations division, overseeing training programs, managing budgets, and mentoring staff to keep law enforcement education up-to-date and effective.
This position requires working closely with law enforcement partners across the state to ensure consistent standards and innovative improvements.
A good fit would be an experienced leader from law enforcement or education who enjoys strategic planning, team building, and driving organizational change.
Key Requirements
- Proven experience in law enforcement, public safety administration, or educational leadership
- Significant background in personnel management, including coaching and developing trainers or staff
- Deep knowledge of Iowa Code and IAC 501, with expertise in curriculum design and instructional sequencing
- Proficiency in Learning Management Systems (LMS) and project management software
- Ability to oversee budgets, resolve complex organizational issues, and represent the academy in meetings
- Skills in leading teams, optimizing workforce logistics, and implementing process innovations
- On-site work at the academy with occasional travel for audits and stakeholder meetings
Full Job Description
This is a non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
Assistant Director (Public Service Manager)
The Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Director (Public Service Manager I).
The Iowa Law Enforcement Academy is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as Assistant Director.
Reporting to the Director, this role oversees the Strategic Operations Division, ensuring that the ILEA remains at the forefront of modern law enforcement training, policy adherence, and operational excellence.
Strategic Leadership & Governance
- Operational Oversight: Resolve complex organizational and planning issues; ensure all programs align with the ILEA mission and State of Iowa requirements.
- Policy Advocacy: Represent the ILEA at Academy Council meetings and serve as a key liaison to statewide law enforcement agencies and external partners.
- Fiscal Stewardship: Partner with the Director to formulate the Academy budget, manage resources efficiently, and track strategic objectives through data-driven reporting.
Training & Curriculum Excellence
- Academic Direction: Lead the design, evaluation, and sequencing of the Basic Academy curriculum, ensuring scenarios and materials meet the evolving needs of the profession.
- Statewide Alignment: Collaborate with Regional Academies to maintain unified training standards across Iowa.
- Specialized Programs: Provide high-level oversight for Jailer, Telecommunications, and Reserve Officer training programs.
Team Development & Performance
- Visionary Supervision: Direct and mentor a diverse team of Instructors and support staff, fostering a culture of professional growth and proactive performance management.
- Workforce Optimization: Manage daily logistics and the Master Schedule, ensuring personnel assignments are optimized for the Academy’s rigorous training cycles.
- Process Innovation: Lead cross-functional teams to modernize internal processes and implement large-scale project improvements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Extensive Experience: Proven track record in law enforcement, public safety administration, or educational leadership.
- Leadership Pedigree: Significant experience in personnel management, specifically in coaching and developing professional trainers or specialized staff.
- Subject Matter Expertise: Deep familiarity with Iowa Code and IAC 501; experience in complex curriculum sequencing and instructional design.
- Modern Technical Aptitude: Proficiency in Learning Management Systems (LMS) and project management software to drive digital transformation.
Work Environment
- Location: Primary duties are performed on-site at the Academy.
- Travel: Occasional travel is required for Regional Academy audits, off-site training, and statewide stakeholder meetings.
E-Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and experience equal to four years of full-time work in program administration, development, management, or operations.
2) Eight years of full-time work experience in program administration, development, management, or operations.
3) All of the following (a and b):
2) Eight years of full-time work experience in program administration, development, management, or operations.
3) All of the following (a and b):
a. Four years of full-time work experience work in program administration, development, management, or operations; and
b. A combination of a total of four years of education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience. Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is also equivalent to one year of full-time experience or education.
b. A combination of a total of four years of education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience. Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is also equivalent to one year of full-time experience or education.
4) All of the following (a, b, and c):
a. Two years of full-time work experience work in program administration, development, management, or operations; and
b. A combination of a total of four years of education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work equals one year of full-time experience; and
c. A combination of a total of two years of graduate-level education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university course work in a public-service-related area (e.g., public or business administration, social work, law, education, engineering) equals one year of full-time experience. Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is
also equivalent to one year of full-time experience or education.
b. A combination of a total of four years of education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work equals one year of full-time experience; and
c. A combination of a total of two years of graduate-level education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university course work in a public-service-related area (e.g., public or business administration, social work, law, education, engineering) equals one year of full-time experience. Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is
also equivalent to one year of full-time experience or education.
5) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Public Service Supervisor or comparable specific management-level position.
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