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Employment Division Overview

The employment division provides services to County Offices/Departments in the recruitment, selection and placement of applicants for Polk County Government employment.  This function includes recruitment and screening, overseeing the implementation of legal mandates, conducting post employment training, and handling a variety of employment related problems.

Polk County Government has a work force of nearly 1,100 and is the largest county in the state of Iowa.  With the ever increasing population and demand for services, we regularly recruit for qualified applicants.

The County offers employment in over 241 different job categories at a variety of levels from service/maintenance, skilled craft, clerical to professional, and provides promotional opportunities.

Why is Polk County a great place to work?

  1. Variety of jobs, work locations, and hours

  2. Large and diverse workforce

  3. Excellent benefit package

  4. Promotional opportunities

  5. Competitive pay

Polk County Government is an equal opportunity employer

Application Method:

Applications will be accepted only for announced vacancies.  Information about announced vacancies is available:

  • On our 24 hour job line: (515) 286-3831

  • On our website: Job Openings

Individuals interested in being considered for a position must submit an application form or resume for each announced true vacancy by the specified closing date.  Follow these steps:

  1. Submit an on-line job application or print a job application.

  2. Specify the title of the position for which you are hiring.

  3. Applications/resumes may be faxed or mailed to us at the number and address below.

  4. Applications/resumes are reviewed by the Human Resources Department and forwarded to the hiring department.  This process may take approximately two weeks after the closing date.

  5. When a decision has been reached, a job offer will be extended by the hiring department.

  • Some positions require testing prior to the time of the interview.  Candidates will be notified in advance of testing requirements.

  • Candidates who interview for a position that requires a license or certification will be asked to submit this to the Human Resources Department.

Having problems with the on-line job application?  Click here for help.

If you have questions regarding our application process, please call the Human Resources Department at (515) 286-3200.

For Internships and Volunteer Opportunities, please email the Employment Manager for more information.

Department of Human Resources
111 Court Avenue, Suite 390
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 286-3200
(515) 286-3831 (Job Line)
(515) 286-3316 (Fax)
humanres@co.polk.ia.us

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Please feel free to contact us with questions or comments at humanres@polkcountyiowa.gov