Chief, Law Enforcement & Resource Protection

Iowa National Guard; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

IPERS retirement

Deferred compensation (457/401A)

Professional training opportunities

Onsite gym facilities

Job summary

Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking a visionary leader to serve as the Bureau Chief of the Law Enforcement Bureau. This senior role provides strategic oversight, directs programs, and ensures compliant operations across personnel, training, budgeting, and interagency collaboration.

The successful candidate will mentor six Field Supervisors, manage an ~18.8 million operating budget, and liaise with local, state, and federal partners to uphold public safety and resource stewardship.

Qualifications

• Graduation with six years or ten years of management-level experience in finance, HR, engineering, law, or regulation.
• Experience overseeing budgets, personnel actions, and program administration.
• Ability to lead cross-agency coordination and ensure regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Direct strategic vision, goals, and programs for the Law Enforcement Bureau.
• Supervise field staff and manage personnel actions per policy.
• Oversee an approx. $18.8M operating budget and provide timely reporting.
• Coordinate with local, state, federal agencies and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Strategic planning

Interagency coordination

Personnel supervision

Public administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Iowa Certified Public Manager Program equivalent

Job description

Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking a visionary leader to serve as the Bureau Chief of the Law Enforcement Bureau. This senior role provides strategic oversight, directs programs, and ensures compliant operations across personnel, training, budgeting, and interagency collaboration.

The successful candidate will mentor six Field Supervisors, manage an ~18.8 million operating budget, and liaise with local, state, and federal partners to uphold public safety and resource stewardship.