Jobs in Des Moines | Careers in Government

97Jobs found

City Hall Fellow
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$46.03 Hourly
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Compensation Specialist (Payroll)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$63,897.60 - $91,104.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Human Resources and Personnel
Police Cadet
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$23.33 - $27.63 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
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
Comptroller
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$116,084.80 - $165,401.60 Annually
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
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
Meteorologist
- Des Moines, Washington
- U.S. Navy
$96483.664063
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Advanced Electronics
- Des Moines, Washington
- U.S. Navy
$71809.101563
- Full Time
- Engineering
Active Public Health Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Prosthodontist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Active Medical Surgical Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Perioperative Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Active Neurologist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Public Health
Active Ophthalmologist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
IT Professional
- Des Moines, Washington
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Active Dermatologist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Active Pulmonary Disease Officer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Public Health
Occupational Medicine Officer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Neurosurgeon
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Public Health
Family Nurse Practitioner
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Public Health
Reserve Obstetrician and Gynecology Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Microbiologist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Biochemist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Occupational Therapist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Nuclear Medicine Officer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Active Urologist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Seasonal Public Safety Officer - Proactive First Responder
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Goebel Fixture Company
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Weekend PA for Military Health & Readiness
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Dentrust Dental
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Bureau Chief of Land Quality
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Department of Administrative Services
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Strategic Advisor, State & Local Government Workforce Transformation
- Des Moines, Iowa
- UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group)
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Federal Government
Senior DoD Pricing Strategist Remote
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Maximus
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Traveling General Superintendent- Aviation
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Je Dunn Construction
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Deputy
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Polk County
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Transportation or Transit
Remote DoD SkillBridge Internship: Launch Your Civilian Career
- Des Moines, Iowa
- GE Aerospace
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Paramedic Skills Instructor (Evenings/Weekends)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Traffic Control Specialist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Des Moines Water Works
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Transportation or Transit
Remote Senior Fire Protection Engineer - Data Center
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Olsson
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Senior Public Defender: Lead Complex Juvenile & Adult Defense
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa State Public Defender's Office
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Security Officer Class 1
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Des Moines Public Schools
- Full Time
- Public Safety
On-Site Corporate Security Officer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- EMC Insurance
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Transportation Security Officer (TSO)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Phenom People
- Full Time
- Public Safety
ARMED PATROL OFFICER
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Signal of Montgomery
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Corrections Recovery Coach
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Full Circle Recovery
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Skillbridge Associate Technical Sourcer (for military members only)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Maximus
- 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
Armed Patrol Officer
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Signal Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security | Part-Time | Iowa Events Center & Wells Fargo Arena
- Des Moines, Iowa
- AEG Presents
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Loss Control Consultant
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Regional Reporting
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Senior Public Defender - Criminal Trial Advocacy
- Des Moines, Iowa
- State of Iowa
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Municipal Court Operations Director
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, WA
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Security / Loss Prevention Officer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Thrive Events
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Paramedic Skills Instructor (Evenings/Weekends)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Trinity Health
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Base Operator Security Officer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United Security, Inc. (USI)
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Experienced Loss Control Consultant - Remote
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Auto-Owners Insurance
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Remote Senior Fire Protection Engineer for Data Centers
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Olsson
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Paramedic Skills Instructor - MCHS
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Air Interdiction Agent New Hire Sign-On Incentives
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Agentic Identity Security Consultant
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Accenture
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Tactical Security Officer 3rd Shift, Full-Time + Benefits
- Des Moines, Iowa
- GardaWorld
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Intern - SkillBridge Program, Department of Defense
- Des Moines, Iowa
- American Express
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Special Response / Flex Security Officer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- GardaWorld
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Special Response / Flex Security Officer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Garda World Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Armed Patrol Officer
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- signal-careers
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Armed Patrol Officer Flexible PT Shifts & Training
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Signal Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent
- Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Surveillance Security Officer - 3rd Shift
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Garda World Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Courage on the Court
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Can Play
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Senior Public Defender: Lead Trial Advocate & Mentor
- Des Moines, Iowa
- State of Iowa
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Special Defense Investigator II: Trial Prep & Fieldwork
- Des Moines, Iowa
- State of Iowa
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
SOC Analyst I: Incident Response & Threat Intel
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Hy Vee
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Senior LVC Mission Planner & SME for DoD Training
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Huntington Ingalls Industries
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Lead Critical Care Paramedic
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Trinity Health
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Correctional Officers
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Minnehaha County
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer 12 Shifts, Great Pay & Benefits
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Minnehaha County
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Sr. Client Service Leader - U.S. Air Force
- Des Moines, Iowa
- CDM Smith
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Senior Investigator Digital Forensics, Incident Response (DFIR)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Accenture
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Client Service Leader - U.S. Air Force
- Des Moines, Iowa
- CDM Smith
- Full Time
- Federal Government
DEPUTY
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Government Jobs
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Transportation or Transit
Airport Ramp Ops Lead (UA) - DSM
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Unifi Aviation, LLC
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Director for Global Defense - Japan
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Des Moines, Iowa
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Security | Part-Time | Iowa Events Center & Wells Fargo Arena
- Des Moines, Iowa
- TeamWork Online
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Armed Patrol Specialist - Part-Time, Flexible Shifts, Career
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- signal-careers
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Paramedic Skills Instructor - MCHS
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Trinity Health
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
JTACS SME - Events Controller
- Des Moines, Iowa
- SDS International
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Weekend Security Officer | Patrol & Alarm Response
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Weekend Security Officer West Des Moines Part-Time
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8
- Full Time
- Public Safety
11C Indirect Fire Infantryman
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- National Guard OMD
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Fire Controlman
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Security Officer - Weekends - West Des Moines IA
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Corporate Security & Safety Officer | Emergency Response
- Des Moines, Iowa
- SwiftCruit
- Full Time
- Public Safety
DEPUTY
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Polk County, IA
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Transportation or Transit
Police Officer (Secret Service Police), $75,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Des Moines, Iowa
- The United States Secret Service
- Full Time
- Public Safety

FEATURED JOBS

Featured Employers

City Hall Fellow
- Des Moines, Iowa United States
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
- Jul 02, 2026
- $46.03 Hourly - 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.
Read more ›
Apply Now View job Employer Profile
Share this job:
Job Details
- $46.03 Hourly
- Full Time
- Jul 02, 2026
Job Description
Distinguishing Features of the Class

The City is seeking a collaborative and strategic professional to lead regional coordination efforts related to homelessness response and the development of a new non-congregate shelter model for a two-year term beginning July 27, 2026. This role will work across government agencies, service providers, community stakeholders, and funding partners to advance evidence-based, humane, and sustainable solutions to homelessness.

This position will advance planning and implementation of a regional non-congregate shelter strategy in the Des Moines metro area. This position will also strengthen regional partnerships and add clarity around the respective roles of local governments, service providers, and external partners across the region and improve coordination across homelessness response systems. This position will act as a liaison to a broad network of organizations, influencers, and funding sources related to homelessness and support data-informed policy development and public communication.

Acceptable Experience and Training

Graduation from Harvard University with a master’s or professional degree in with a focus on public policy and analysis.

Required Special Qualifications

Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen.
Possession a valid Iowa driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

Maintain relationships with service providers as it relates to assigned projects.
Research to inform on policy and decision making as it relates to assigned projects.
Facilitate community input listening sessions.
Coordinate with City staff and developers on projects that serve homeless populations, including research and analysis, working with residents and property owners, coordination and preparation of reports, and coordination of public meetings.
Coordinate and lead policy or project development that may require multiple board or commission reviews.
Analyze data, reports, findings, and makes recommendations to City staff, boards, commissions, or other officials.
Present data, statistics, and analysis to boards, commissions, officials, or the public as needed.
Work with staff to positively and effectively solve problems related to homelessness.
Collaborate across City departments and regional partners to implement homelessness response strategies and related initiatives.
Keep 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.
Attend 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.
Respond to residents’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
Perform other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.

Click here for Benefit Summary

Closing Date/Time: 7/10/2026 4:00 PM Central
Apply Now View job
Share this job:
Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com job board.
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.
City of Des Moines, Iowa
- Des Moines, Iowa, United States
- https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/desmoines
See All Employer Jobs

Search Jobs In Des Moines

97 Jobs in Des Moines

City Hall Fellow

Compensation Specialist (Payroll)

Police Cadet

Park and Recreation Associate (Dog Parks/ Indoor Shelters)

Comptroller

Head Lifeguard - Permanent Part Time

Lifeguard - Permanent Less than Half Time

Meteorologist

Advanced Electronics

Active Public Health Nurse

Reserve Prosthodontist

Reserve Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Active Medical Surgical Nurse

Reserve Perioperative Nurse

Active Neurologist

Active Ophthalmologist

IT Professional

Active Dermatologist

Active Pulmonary Disease Officer

Occupational Medicine Officer

Neurosurgeon

Family Nurse Practitioner

Reserve Obstetrician and Gynecology Nurse

Microbiologist

Biochemist

Reserve Occupational Therapist

Nuclear Medicine Officer

Active Urologist

Seasonal Public Safety Officer - Proactive First Responder

Weekend PA for Military Health & Readiness

Bureau Chief of Land Quality

Strategic Advisor, State & Local Government Workforce Transformation

Senior DoD Pricing Strategist Remote

Traveling General Superintendent- Aviation

Deputy

Remote DoD SkillBridge Internship: Launch Your Civilian Career

Paramedic Skills Instructor (Evenings/Weekends)

Traffic Control Specialist

Remote Senior Fire Protection Engineer - Data Center

Senior Public Defender: Lead Complex Juvenile & Adult Defense

Security Officer Class 1

On-Site Corporate Security Officer

Transportation Security Officer (TSO)

ARMED PATROL OFFICER

Corrections Recovery Coach

Skillbridge Associate Technical Sourcer (for military members only)

Investigator II, Special Defense Public Service Impact

Armed Patrol Officer

Security | Part-Time | Iowa Events Center & Wells Fargo Arena

Loss Control Consultant

Senior Public Defender - Criminal Trial Advocacy

Municipal Court Operations Director

Security / Loss Prevention Officer

Paramedic Skills Instructor (Evenings/Weekends)

Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent

Base Operator Security Officer

Experienced Loss Control Consultant - Remote

Remote Senior Fire Protection Engineer for Data Centers

Paramedic Skills Instructor - MCHS

Air Interdiction Agent New Hire Sign-On Incentives

Agentic Identity Security Consultant

Tactical Security Officer 3rd Shift, Full-Time + Benefits

Intern - SkillBridge Program, Department of Defense

Special Response / Flex Security Officer

Special Response / Flex Security Officer

Armed Patrol Officer

Armed Patrol Officer Flexible PT Shifts & Training

Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent

Surveillance Security Officer - 3rd Shift

Courage on the Court

Senior Public Defender: Lead Trial Advocate & Mentor

Special Defense Investigator II: Trial Prep & Fieldwork

SOC Analyst I: Incident Response & Threat Intel

Senior LVC Mission Planner & SME for DoD Training

Lead Critical Care Paramedic

Correctional Officers

Correctional Officer 12 Shifts, Great Pay & Benefits

Sr. Client Service Leader - U.S. Air Force