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Compensation Specialist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$63,897.60 - $91,104.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Human Resources and Personnel
Police Cadet
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$23.33 - $27.63 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Recreation Leader - Summer Camp
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$13.50 - $14.50 Hourly
- Full Time
- Parks and Recreation
Seasonal Recreation Specialist - Summer Camp
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$15.75 - $16.75 Hourly
- Full Time
- Parks and Recreation
Park and Recreation Associate (Dog Parks/ Indoor Shelters)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$14.50 - $15.50 Hourly
- Full Time
- Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation Associate - Mobile Recreation
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$14.50 - $15.50 Hourly
- Full Time
- Parks and Recreation
Pool Facility Maintenance - Seasonal Park and Recreation Associate
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$14.50 - $15.50 Hourly
- Full Time
- Building Maintenance
- Parks and Recreation
Seasonal Cashier
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$13.50 - $14.50 Hourly
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
Lifeguard
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$15.00 - $16.00 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE 2
- Nevada, Iowa
- State of Nevada
$79,615.44 - $119,203.92 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Health
HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER 2 - UNDERFILL
- Nevada, Iowa
- State of Nevada
$48,024.00 - $69,948.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Building Maintenance
Comptroller
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$116,084.80 - $165,401.60 Annually
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
FIREFIGHTER 1 - ELKO/CARLIN
- Nevada, Iowa
- State of Nevada
$48,671.28 - $71,075.52 Annually
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
SEASONAL FIREFIGHTER 3 (ELKO/ELY/CARLIN)
- Nevada, Iowa
- State of Nevada
$48,671.28 - $71,075.52 Annually
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AID (FALLON / HAWTHORNE / WELLINGTON / YERINGTON)
- Nevada, Iowa
- State of Nevada
$36,560.88 - $52,116.48 Annually
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AID (FERNLEY / LOVELOCK / NIXON / SILVER SPRINGS)
- Nevada, Iowa
- State of Nevada
$36,560.88 - $52,116.48 Annually
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
SEASONAL FIREFIGHTER 3 - CARSON CITY/MINDEN/GARDNERVILLE/GENOA
- Nevada, Iowa
- State of Nevada
$48,671.28 - $71,075.52 Annually
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER 2 (BATTLE MOUNTAIN / WINNEMUCCA)
- Nevada, Iowa
- State of Nevada
$48,024.00 - $69,948.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Building Maintenance
HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AID - NORTHERN NEVADA LOCATIONS
- Nevada, Iowa
- State of Nevada
$36,560.88 - $52,116.48 Annually
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
DPS OFFICER 1-NORTH
- Nevada, Iowa
- State of Nevada
$81,578.16 - $122,419.44 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Head Lifeguard - Permanent Part Time
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$16.50 - $17.50 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Lifeguard - Permanent Less than Half Time
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$15.00 - $16.00 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
PSYCHIATRIC CASEWORKER 1 - UNDERFILL
- Nevada, Iowa
- State of Nevada
$56,563.92 - $83,185.92 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Health
DPS OFFICER 2-North
- Nevada, Iowa
- State of Nevada
$85,253.04 - $128,161.44 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Safety
DPS OFFICER CADET-NORTH
- Nevada, Iowa
- State of Nevada
$76,608.72 - $114,693.84 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Safety
- Other
Surveillance Operator
- Jefferson, Iowa
- Wild Rose Entertainment
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Council Bluffs, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Deputy
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Polk County
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Transportation or Transit
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Waterloo, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Iowa City, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Central Dispatch
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Altorfer
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Transportation or Transit
CIME/Tabletop exercises (TTX) Contractor with Security Clearance
- Ames, Iowa
- 22nd century technologies
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Air Interdiction Agent - Elite Pilot Opportunities with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Council Bluffs, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Air Interdiction Agent - Elite Pilot Opportunities with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Davenport, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Air Interdiction Agent New Hire Sign-On Incentives
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Air Interdiction Agent - Elite Pilot Opportunities with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Cedar Falls, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Air Interdiction Agent - Elite Pilot Opportunities with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Air Interdiction Agent - Elite Pilot Opportunities with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Ames, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent
- Waterloo, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Air Interdiction Agent - Elite Pilot Opportunities with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Urbandale, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Air Interdiction Agent - Elite Pilot Opportunities with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Ankeny, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent
- Sioux City, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent
- Ankeny, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Air Interdiction Agent New Hire Sign-On Incentives
- Cedar Falls, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Air Interdiction Agent New Hire Sign-On Incentives
- Davenport, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Air Interdiction Agent New Hire Sign-On Incentives
- Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent
- Council Bluffs, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Air Interdiction Agent - Elite Pilot Opportunities with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent
- Davenport, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Air Interdiction Agent New Hire Sign-On Incentives
- Urbandale, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Air Interdiction Agent New Hire Sign-On Incentives
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Air Interdiction Agent New Hire Sign-On Incentives
- Waterloo, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Air Interdiction Agent - Elite Pilot Opportunities with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Waterloo, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Air Interdiction Agent New Hire Sign-On Incentives
- Council Bluffs, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent
- Iowa City, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Air Interdiction Agent New Hire Sign-On Incentives
- Ankeny, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Air Interdiction Agent - Elite Pilot Opportunities with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Air Interdiction Agent New Hire Sign-On Incentives
- Ames, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent
- Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Air Interdiction Agent New Hire Sign-On Incentives
- Iowa City, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent
- Cedar Falls, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent
- Urbandale, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Air Interdiction Agent New Hire Sign-On Incentives
- Sioux City, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Air Interdiction Agent - Elite Pilot Opportunities with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Iowa City, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Air Interdiction Agent - Elite Pilot Opportunities with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Sioux City, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent
- Ames, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Paramedic/CCP - Emergency Department (0.3 Variable/Rotating)
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Mercy Health
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Fire and EMS
Special Response / Flex Security Officer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- GardaWorld
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Gate Attendant $18.50 / $19.50 per hour
- Council Bluffs, Iowa
- 1st Class Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Corrections Recovery Coach
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Full Circle Recovery
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Security | Part-Time | Iowa Events Center & Wells Fargo Arena
- Des Moines, Iowa
- AEG Presents
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Paramedic Skills Instructor - MCHS
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Airport Ramp Agent - CID
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Unifi
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Datalinks Systems Engineer: DoD-Secret, Onsite Role
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Prattwhitney
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Surveillance Agent
- Dubuque, Iowa
- Valley Forge Casino Resort
- Full Time
- Public Safety
3rd Shift Security Officer
- Dubuque, Iowa
- Access Dubuque
- Full Time
- Public Safety
2nd Shift Security Officer
- Dubuque, Iowa
- Access Dubuque
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Airport Ramp Ops Lead (UA) - DSM
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Unifi Aviation, LLC
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Flex Security (CR SO)
- Waterloo, Iowa
- Per Mar Security Services
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Hospital Detainee Care & Security Officer
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- The GEO Group Australia Pty
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Weekend PA for Military Health & Readiness
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Dentrust Dental
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Summer 2026 Interns at Crime Scene Resources, Inc Ankeny, IA
- Ankeny, Iowa
- Carlsbad Tech
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Lead Hospital Security Officer - Corrections
- Council Bluffs, Iowa
- The GEO Group Australia Pty
- Full Time
- Public Safety
On-Site Corporate Security Officer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- EMC Insurance
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Paramedic
- Cedar Falls, Iowa
- Trinity Health
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Security Officer
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- UnityPoint Health
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Flex Security (CR SO)
- Iowa City, Iowa
- Per Mar Security Services
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Paramedic
- Waterloo, Iowa
- MercyOne
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Senior Systems Engineer Defense RF & MOSA/SOSA
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Pacific-Defense
- Full Time
- Federal Government
LOSS PREVENTION ASSOCIATE
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Von Maur
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Senior Systems Engineer - Secure Systems (DoD Secret)
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Prattwhitney
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Unarmed Security Officer - Iowa City IA
- Iowa City, Iowa
- National Guard Employment Network
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Systems Test Engineer II - Onsite, DoD Secret Clearance
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Prattwhitney
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Base Operator Security Officer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United Security, Inc. (USI)
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Senior Secure Systems Engineer - Military Communications
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Prattwhitney
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Animal Control Officer (on-call)
- Council Bluffs, Iowa
- Pottawattamie County, Iowa
- Full Time
- Environmental Services
- Federal Government
Security Officer - Access Control/Patrol - Overnights
- Waterloo, Iowa
- Phenom People
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Secure Systems Engineer II - Onsite, Secret Clearance
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Prattwhitney
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Loss Control Consultant
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Regional Reporting
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Customer Experience Representative - Sioux City Airport
- Sioux City, Iowa
- Enterprise Holdings
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Paramedic/CCP - Emergency Department (0.3 Variable/Rotating)
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Mercy Cedar Rapids
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Fire and EMS
Surveillance Agent
- Dubuque, Iowa
- Boyd Gaming
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Paramedic Skills Instructor (Evenings/Weekends)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Trinity Health
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Juvenile Court Officer 1
- Iowa City, Iowa
- State of Iowa
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Senior Secure Systems Engineer - Onsite (Secret Clearance)
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Prattwhitney
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Courage on the Court
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Can Play
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Senior DoD Pricing Strategist Remote
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Maximus
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Experienced Loss Control Consultant - Remote
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Auto-Owners Insurance
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Unarmed Security (SMSSI Nebraska)
- Council Bluffs, Iowa
- ST. MORITZ SECURITY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Temporary Construction Site Security Officer
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Gate Attendant - $18.50/$19.50
- Council Bluffs, Iowa
- Per Mar Security Services
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Police Officer - Community-Focused Service & Career Growth
- Davenport, Iowa
- CALEA
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Human and Social Services
Security / Loss Prevention Officer
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Per-Mar-Security-Services-1
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Special Events - Mississippi Valley Fair
- Davenport, Iowa
- Per Mar Security Services
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Special Defense Investigator II: Trial Prep & Fieldwork
- Des Moines, Iowa
- State of Iowa
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Asset Protection & Loss Prevention Specialist
- Waterloo, Iowa
- The Home Depot
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Federal Drug Enforcement Investigator
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Drug Enforcement Administration
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Loss Prevention Detective - Patrol, Reports & Courtroom
- Davenport, Iowa
- 1st Class Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Loss Prevention & Security Officer Patrol, Reporting & Courtroom Ready
- Waterloo, Iowa
- 1st Class Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security / Loss Prevention Officer
- Sioux City, Iowa
- Thrive Events
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Senior Systems Engineer - Onsite, Secret Clearance
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Collins Aerospace
- Full Time
- Federal Government
EMS Instructional Specialist - Curriculum & Training Lead
- Iowa City, Iowa
- University of Iowa
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Loss Prevention Officer Full-Time, Shift Options
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Per-Mar-Security-Services-1
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Patrol Officer: Serve with Purpose & Impact
- Davenport, Iowa
- City of Davenport
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Special Response / Flex Security Officer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Garda World Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Criminal Investigator: Narcotics & Courtroom Briefings
- Sioux City, Iowa
- Drug Enforcement Administration
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Community-Driven Police Officer - Competitive Benefits
- Iowa City, Iowa
- CITY OF IOWA CITY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry Systems Engineer (DoD Clearance) - Onsite
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Collins Aerospace
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Datalinks Systems Engineer - DoD Secret Clearance Onsite
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Collins Aerospace
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Part-Time Fire Inspector: Fire Safety & Code Enforcement
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- DeKalb Health
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Hospital Security Officer (3rd Shift Thurs-Mon) - North Liberty
- Iowa City, Iowa
- University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Sheriff's Office Civilian Correctional Officer (Jailer)-TEMP(2)
- Sioux City, Iowa
- Woodbury County
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Flex Security Officer Flexible Shifts, Path to Full-Time
- Waterloo, Iowa
- Per Mar Security Services
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Civilian Corrections Officer - Jail Security & Care
- Sioux City, Iowa
- Woodbury County
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Iowa, Davenport SIU Investigator PT
- Davenport, Iowa
- ISG
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Public Defender II: Impactful Courtroom Advocate
- Dubuque, Iowa
- State-of-Iow
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Investigator 2, Special Defense Unit Public Service Impact
- Des Moines, Iowa
- State-of-Iow
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Political or Public Affairs
Security & Loss Prevention Officer - Full Time
- Davenport, Iowa
- Thrive Events
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Evening Constitutional Law Instructor - Political Science
- Cedar Falls, Iowa
- University of Northern Iowa
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Public Defender II: Trial Lawyer with Community Impact
- Dubuque, Iowa
- State of Iowa - Executive Branch
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Agentic Identity Security Consultant
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Accenture
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Remote Senior Fire Protection Engineer - Data Center
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Olsson
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Emergency Services Operations Lead - Paramedic
- Sioux City, Iowa
- Woodbury County
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Senior Secure TacCom Systems Engineer (Secret Clearance)
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Collins Aerospace
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Investigator II, Special Defense Public Service Impact
- Des Moines, Iowa
- State of Iowa
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Human and Social Services
Loss Control Specailist
- Iowa City, Iowa
- Alkeme Insurance
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer - Daily Pay
- Sioux City, Iowa
- GardaWorld
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Agent - All levels
- Council Bluffs, Iowa
- GardaWorld Security Services U.S.
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Davenport, Iowa
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Des Moines, Iowa
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Loss Prevention Associate II
- Waterloo, Iowa
- TJX
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Sioux City, Iowa
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Security Officer - FULL and PART time - WATERLOO PORK PLANT
- Waterloo, Iowa
- Tyson Foods
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Senior Public Defender: Lead Trial Advocate & Mentor
- Des Moines, Iowa
- State of Iowa
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Flex Security Officers - Quad City Area
- Davenport, Iowa
- Per-Mar-Security-Services-1
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Transportation Security Officer (TSO)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Phenom People
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Paramedic Skills Instructor (Evenings/Weekends)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Security Officer Lead (Horseshoe)
- Council Bluffs, Iowa
- Caesars Entertainment
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Remote DoD SkillBridge Internship: Launch Your Civilian Career
- Des Moines, Iowa
- GE Aerospace
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Hospital Security Officer - Flexible Shifts & CCTV
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Mercy Medical Center
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Loss Prevention Associate II
- Waterloo, Iowa
- The TJX Companies
- Full Time
- Public Safety
11C Indirect Fire Infantryman
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- National Guard OMD
- Full Time
- Federal Government
SLED Account Executive - Govt & Education Growth in NorCal
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Rubrik
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Tactical Security Officer: Night-Shift Patrol & Response
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Garda World Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Impactful Public Defender Davenport IA
- Davenport, Iowa
- State of Iowa
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Public Defender - Impactful Courtroom Advocacy
- Davenport, Iowa
- Iowa State Public Defender's Office
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Corrections Officer: Protect, Process & Patrol
- Dubuque, Iowa
- Grand Traverse County Michigan
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer
- Dubuque, Iowa
- Grand Traverse County Michigan
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Now Hiring Security in Des Moines
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Per Mar Security Services
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security & Loss Prevention Specialist
- Council Bluffs, Iowa
- Ross
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Senior Public Defender: Lead Complex Juvenile & Adult Defense
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa State Public Defender's Office
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Unarmed Security Officer - Iowa City IA
- Iowa City, Iowa
- VetJobs and Military Spouse Jobs
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security / Loss Prevention Officer
- Sioux City, Iowa
- 1st Class Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Loss Prevention Investigator Flexible Schedule
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Mills Fleet Farm e-Commerce Enterprises, LLC
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Flight Paramedic: Critical Care Transport Pro
- Sioux City, Iowa
- MHM Publishing
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
ARMED PATROL OFFICER
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Signal of Montgomery
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Crossing Guard - Cleveland
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Cedar Rapids Community School District
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Aviation Flight Paramedic: Critical Care in the Sky
- Iowa City, Iowa
- University of Iowa
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Bureau Chief of Land Quality
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Department of Administrative Services
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Security / Loss Prevention Officer
- Waterloo, Iowa
- 1st Class Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Armed Patrol Officer
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Signal Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security / Loss Prevention Officer
- Davenport, Iowa
- 1st Class Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Aviation General Superintendent 100% Travel
- Iowa City, Iowa
- Je Dunn Construction
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Armed Patrol Officer Flexible PT Shifts & Training
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Signal Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Traffic Control Specialist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Des Moines Water Works
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Transportation or Transit
Intern - SkillBridge Program, Department of Defense
- Des Moines, Iowa
- American Express
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Part-Time Flight Paramedic Aerial Critical Care
- Davenport, Iowa
- The University of Iowa
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Armed Security Officer - Arvada CO
- Iowa City, Iowa
- National Guard Employment Network
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Traveling General Superintendent- Aviation
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Je Dunn Construction
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Security / Loss Prevention Officer
- Council Bluffs, Iowa
- 1st Class Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Night Hospital Security Officer (Thu-Mon, 11pm-7am)
- Iowa City, Iowa
- The University of Iowa
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Skillbridge Associate Technical Sourcer (for military members only)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Maximus
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Security / Loss Prevention (SC SO)
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Per Mar Security Services
- Full Time
- Public Safety
2nd Shift Security Officer
- Dubuque, Iowa
- Loras College
- Full Time
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Compensation Specialist
- Des Moines, Iowa United States
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
- Jun 19, 2026
- $63,897.60 - $91,104.00 Annually - Full Time
City of Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines is the capital city and is the commercial, financial, transportation, and governmental hub of Iowa. Extending over 80 square miles, Des Moines is home to over 212,000 people and the central city of a metropolitan area of approximately 634,000. Des Moines is a vibrant city, intersected by the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers. Des Moines is a city with many cultural amenities, ease of commuting, Iowa State government, three higher education institutions, good schools, ample shopping, affordable housing, fine dining, great health care, and a stable high-performing local government. It also is the home of the Iowa State Fair and is the host to countless conventions, trade shows, and sporting and entertainment events each year.
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- $63,897.60 - $91,104.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Jun 19, 2026
Job Description
Distinguishing Features of the Class

The City of Des Moines is recruiting for a Compensation Specialist. Depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate, the position may be filled at one of two levels. Salary and job responsibilities will vary based on the level for which the candidate qualifies. Applicants are encouraged to review both job descriptions for additional details.

The primary responsibility of this position is processing the City's bi-weekly payroll and ensuring payroll operations are completed accurately and efficiently. Additional duties, responsibilities, and compensation will vary based on the qualifications of the successful candidate and the position level to which they are appointed.
Compensation Specialist I : Non-Exempt Position, Hourly pay rate: $30.72 - $38.87

Compensation Specialist II : Exempt Position, Annual pay rate: $71,906 - $91,104

The City of Des Moines promotes a healthy work life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Residency Incentive Program
Alternative Work Schedule Options
Paid Volunteer Time-Off
Parental Leave
Vacation and Sick Leave
12 Paid Holidays
Health/Dental/Life/LTD Insurance
Wellness Programs and Activities
Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Education Programs
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Benefit
Defined Benefit Pension Plan through IPERS
Deferred Compensation Plan with City Match up to 2.5%
Voluntary Insurance Benefit Options
Employee Discount Program

Acceptable Experience and Training

Compensation Specialist I
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field; and
Considerable (3 Years) experience in enterprise payroll and benefit systems; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Compensation Specialist II
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field; and
Substantial (5 Years) experience in enterprise payroll; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Required Special Qualifications

Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

Compensation Specialist I
Coordinates and processes the City-wide bi-weekly payroll process.
Receives payroll authorization forms from City departments, employees, and vendors (i.e. W-4, direct deposit, deferred compensation, etc.), reviews them for accuracy and adherence to policies, and makes updates as necessary.
Updates all changes into employee files based on information from payroll authorizations.
Prints final payroll checks, sorts and distributes accordingly and secures authorized signature as receipt.
Maintains payroll and employee benefit files, including confidential personnel matters and other information deemed public domain, maintaining the responsibility to release only the appropriate information.
Compensation Specialist II
Performs duties of Compensation Specialist I.
Plans, organizes and directs functional activities related to maintenance and operation of the human resources and payroll functions of the City's ERP System.
Serves as lead for payroll functions.
Acts as liaison between payroll, Information Technology (IT) and end-user departments to ensure understanding and implementation of payroll system requirements and revisions.
Shared Responsibilities
Complies with State and Federal regulations.
Responds to other employers requests for information on employees records, such as length of employment with the City, and other releasable public information.
Collects, compiles and interprets data for records and reports as required by state and federal law.
Resolves discrepancies and problems arising from payroll processing procedures.
Oversees and processes IRS levies, payroll garnishments, child support garnishments and related financial deductions from employee pay.
Runs bi-weekly vendor reports to submit with payroll vendor payments.
Processes W-2 and 1095 forms and oversees withholding of all taxes.
Processes completion of all official records associated with the hiring, termination and/or retirement of an employee.
Prepares special reports on payroll activities as directed.
Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions.
Assists timekeepers as needed and loads time entry batches.
Enters specialty pays and prior pay period adjustments and completes off-cycle payrolls when needed.
Completes IPERS qualification and adjustment reporting.
Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas.
Responds to citizen's and employee's questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.

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Closing Date/Time: 7/6/2026 4:00 PM Central
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City of Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines is the capital city and is the commercial, financial, transportation, and governmental hub of Iowa. Extending over 80 square miles, Des Moines is home to over 212,000 people and the central city of a metropolitan area of approximately 634,000. Des Moines is a vibrant city, intersected by the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers.

Des Moines is a city with many cultural amenities, ease of commuting, Iowa State government, three higher education institutions, good schools, ample shopping, affordable housing, fine dining, great health care, and a stable high-performing local government. It also is the home of the Iowa State Fair and is the host to countless conventions, trade shows, and sporting and entertainment events each year.
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- Des Moines, Iowa, United States
- https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/desmoines
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