Class Code: 10188
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES
SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE
DEFINITION
Supervises and directs peace officers and
non peace officer personnel in a designated geographic area (zone); performs
related work as required.
The Work Examples and Competencies
listed are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary
basis for position classification decisions.
WORK EXAMPLES
Supervises
and evaluates the work of Special Agent Supervisors, Special Agents, Gaming
Enforcement Officers and non peace officer employees; effectively recommends
personnel actions related to selection, performance, leaves of absence,
grievances, work schedules and assignments, disciplinary procedures, and administers
personnel and related policies and procedures.
Coordinates and
serves as a liaison to local, state and federal law enforcement agencies in a
zone to insure that investigative and law enforcement resources are
appropriately applied to criminal cases.
Conducts a training
assessment of zone personnel and directs employees to attend needed training.
Evaluates equipment,
supply and facility needs for zone and acquires necessary resources.
Anticipates operational changes and develops
contingency plans/courses of action; resolves zone operational issues and
participates in strategic planning for division.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Knowledge of the principles of supervision, training
management and conflict resolution.
Knowledge of the principles of management including
logistical operations, problem solving, decision making and operational and
strategic planning.
Knowledge of the crimes and violations of the state
code and the governing statutes and laws, and of state and federal court
decisions such as: arrests with and without warrants, searches incident to
arrest, protective searches, searches with a warrant, seizure and admissibility
of evidence, and seizure and disposition of real and personal property.
Knowledge of the procedures and techniques of general
law enforcement activities such as: arrest and search of individuals,
conducting interviews and interrogations, protecting crime scenes, conducting
initial crime scene investigations, testifying in court, and implementing
surveillance and stake-out procedures.
Knowledge of the procedures and techniques
involved in investigating criminal activity such as: collecting, preserving,
and transporting physical evidence; identifying and contacting potential
witnesses and possible suspects; identifying and analyzing crime patterns and
typical methods of operation; utilizing specialized techniques that have been
developed for investigating a wide variety of different crimes; implementing
undercover (covert) investigative techniques and procedures; interpreting and
utilizing crime laboratory data findings.
Ability to recognize the implications of alternative
actions, to be able to consider different action and reaction plans.
Ability to coordinate and successfully manage the
investigative matters of complex criminal cases.
Ability to read and understand tables, charts, graphs,
and computer printouts conveying a variety of criminal investigation-related
data.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing to
convey ideas in a logical and understandable manner, to compose comprehensible
letters, reports, and other narrative documents.
Ability to interact effectively with others in both
enforcement and non-enforcement situations with career criminals, the first
offender, juvenile offenders, confidential informants, with peers and
superiors, with other members of the criminal justice system, including
prosecutors and members of the jury.
Skill in the defensive driving of a vehicle used in
the course of job performance under a wide variety of weather, traffic, and
speed conditions.
Skill in the use of issued tactical weapons including:
service revolvers, shotguns, etc., upon receipt of proper training.
Skill in the use of proper investigative techniques.
Skill in the proper methods of interrogation and
information gathering.
The psychological and emotional maturity,
self-confidence and willingness to assume responsibility, to be willing to make
difficult decisions and take necessary actions, to reconsider own decisions and
make changes, to be flexible when warranted.
Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and integrity. Refrains from theft-related, dishonest and
unethical behavior.
Works and communicates with internal and external
clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and cooperative
manner. Committed to quality service.
Displays a high level of initiative, effort and
commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Works with minimal supervision. Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention
to detail.
Responds appropriately to supervision. Follows policy and cooperates with
supervisors.
Aligns behavior with the needs, priorities and goals
of the organization.
Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust
and group identity. Fosters commitment
and team spirit.
Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information. Listens to others and responds appropriately.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from an accredited college with a BA/BS in
political science, business, social science, accounting, or related field.
Positions in this job class are only available by
promotion within the Department of Public Safety. (See Department of Public Safety Promotional
Policy.)
NOTE:
Positions
in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the
Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise. Apply directly to the employing agency:
Department of Public Safety
Effective Date:
09/05 CH