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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

• Current Job Openings
• Submit On-line Job Application
• Print Job Application
• Application Process
• Alphabetical Job Classification List and Pay Grids
• Employee Benefits Overview

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

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Please feel free to contact us with questions or comments at humanres@co.polk.ia.us