Prosecuting Attorneys Training Coordinator (PATC)

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Prosecuting Attorneys Training Coordinator (PATC)

Salary

$116,084.80 - $165,110.40 Annually

Location

Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

24-04474

Agency

112 Justice - AG's Office

Opening Date

07/03/2024

Closing Date

7/19/2024 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-DNP

Point of Contact

AGHumanresources@ag.iowa.gov

To Apply

Apply by sending a cover letter, and resume to Aaron McKay, Chief of Staff, at AGHumanresources@ag.iowa.gov or 1305 E. Walnut St., 2nd Floor, Des Moines, IA 50319. Applications will be accepted until July 19, 2024.

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Job Description

This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General. 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.

PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS TRAINING COORDINATOR

Attorney General Brenna Bird is accepting applications for a Coordinator to perform the duties specified pursuant to Iowa Code Section 13A whose main function is to keep the prosecuting attorneys of the state informed of all changes in law and matters pertaining to their office and to maintain a uniform system of conduct, duty and procedure is established in each county of the state.

Appointed by the Attorney General and with the advice and consent of the Prosecuting Attorneys Training Coordination Counsel this is a 4-year term renewable term.

Description

As the Coordinator you will:

• Serve as Executive Director of the Iowa County Attorneys Association to encourage and maintain close coordination among county attorneys and the Attorney General’s Office and to promote the uniform and efficient administration of the criminal justice system;

• Supervise, organize, and meet with the various committees of the Iowa County Attorneys Association and give guidance to prosecutors;

• Administer GTSB grant funds provided through the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau to perform established contract conditions for the education and training of prosecutors and law enforcement personnel statewide;

• Monitor and review cases and new legislation, prepare memoranda or bulletins, and communicate advice to all county attorneys and their assistants regarding developments in the law;

• Exercise responsibility for the development, preparation and presentation of education training conferences for all Iowa prosecuting attorneys and some law enforcement personnel;

• Delegate work within the division to PATC staff and manages PATC staff;

• Administer the Attorney General’s asset forfeiture program established by Iowa Code Chapter 809A which collects 10% of cash proceeds for the AGs office, facilitates transfer of forfeited vehicles, and return 90% of cash proceeds to law enforcement agencies for the enhancement of public safety.

Requirements and Preferences

Candidates must have a passion for public service and criminal prosecution. The most competitive candidates will have experience as an elected county attorney. This position requires a license, or the ability to obtain a license, to practice law in Iowa.

Pay and benefits

In addition to a collegial environment among those who share your passion for public service, perks of working for the Office of the Attorney General include flexible work-from-home schedules; excellent work-life balance and benefits; and no hourly billing. Annual pay ranges from $116,084.80 – $165,110.40, depending on experience.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from an accredited law school and five years of successful and responsible experience in the practice of law;

OR

three years of experience in the practice of law in the Department of Justice is considered as qualifying experience.

For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/AttorneySupervisor-45027.pdf)

Additional Qualification Requirements

Admission to Iowa Bar and appropriate federal courts.

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Agency

State of Iowa

Agency

112 Justice - AG's Office

Address

Hoover State Office Building

1305 E Walnut St

Des Moines, Iowa, 50319

Website

https://www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov/

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