Job Description

Seize this extraordinary opportunity to join the Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) as an Academy Peace Officer Candidate. Upon graduation from the DPS Academy, you will earn the prestigious title of Trooper 1 or Trooper 2 and make a meaningful impact serving the State of Iowa! Applications for the 56 th Basic Academy are open now through July 19, 2026. Elevate your career and become a vital force in Iowa’s law enforcement community!

TROOPER 1 TROOPER 2

The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) serves the people of Iowa with integrity, professionalism, and leadership, upholding core values of courtesy, service, and protection. DPS provides a unique opportunity to launch a rewarding career in statewide law enforcement, offering advanced training, growth opportunities, and a competitive salary and benefits package, it’s a career that truly pays off. Whether on the front lines as a Trooper or investigating complex cases as a Special Agent, you’ll have a crucial role impacting the lives of Iowans every day.

The DPS Academy Hiring Process Includes The Following

• Physical Fitness Testing (1.5-mile run, sit-ups, push-ups and sit and reach)
• Written Test (grammar, spelling, mathematics, writing, etc.)
• Oral Board (interview)
• Completion of a Polygraph
• Psychological and Medical Evaluations
• Extensive Background Investigation

Visit dpscareers.com and click on the “Apply” link to get started.

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For More Information Contact

Recruitment and Application Coordinator

Iowa Department of Public Safety

E-Mail: 56 th ***email_hidden***

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 .

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet all of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

• Graduation and certification from the Department of Public Safety Academy.
• Graduation and certification from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy.
• At least 22 years old

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