Security Officer 1
Salary
$30,950.40 Annually
Location
Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
27-00122
Agency
500 Legislative
Opening Date
07/14/2026
Closing Date
8/7/2026 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
#LI-DNP
Point of Contact
Meghan Nelson, Chief Clerk of the Iowa House of Representatives; Meghan.Nelson@legis.iowa.gov; W. Charles Smithson, Secretary of Iowa Senate; Charlie.Smithson@legis.iowa.gov
To Apply
For consideration: applicants shall submit an online application, cover letter describing security and/or law enforcement experience, and resume to www.legis.iowa.gov/careers.
Job Description
This is a courtesy posting for a non-merit, full-time position.
Applications are being accepted by the Iowa General Assembly for the position of Security Officer 1.
Responsible for performing security checks at State Capitol entrance points and patrolling Capitol and Miller Office Building in order to detect suspicious activity and ensure the safety of persons and property.
The Iowa Legislature participates in the federal E-Verify program. All newly hired employees are subject to employment eligibility verification in accordance with federal and state law.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Four year degree (BA/BS) from accredited college or university required with professional security/law enforcement experience of five years. High School Diploma, GED, or military experience and related professional security/law enforcement experience in excess of five years minimum may be substituted for education.
Employer State of Iowa