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- City of Des Moines, Iowa
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- Full Time
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Police Cadet
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- City of Des Moines, Iowa
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- Full Time
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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
Comptroller
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- City of Des Moines, Iowa
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- 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
Deputy
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Polk County
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- Federal Government
- Transportation or Transit
Air Interdiction Agent New Hire Sign-On Incentives
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent
- West Des Moines, Iowa
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- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Air Interdiction Agent New Hire Sign-On Incentives
- 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
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
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- Aviation or Harbor
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- Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent
- Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Special Response / Flex Security Officer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- GardaWorld
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Corrections Recovery Coach
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Full Circle Recovery
- Full Time
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- Public Safety
Security | Part-Time | Iowa Events Center & Wells Fargo Arena
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Airport Ramp Ops Lead (UA) - DSM
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- Unifi Aviation, LLC
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Weekend PA for Military Health & Readiness
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Dentrust Dental
- Full Time
- Federal Government
On-Site Corporate Security Officer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- EMC Insurance
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Base Operator Security Officer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United Security, Inc. (USI)
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Loss Control Consultant
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Regional Reporting
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- Public Safety
Paramedic Skills Instructor (Evenings/Weekends)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Trinity Health
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
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
Surveillance Agent
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Marshall Investigative Group
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Traffic Control Specialist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Des Moines Water Works
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Transportation or Transit
Special Defense Investigator II: Trial Prep & Fieldwork
- Des Moines, Iowa
- State of Iowa
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Federal Drug Enforcement Investigator
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Drug Enforcement Administration
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Special Response / Flex Security Officer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Garda World Security
- Full Time
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Part-Time Fire Inspector: Fire Safety & Code Enforcement
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- DeKalb Health
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Traveling General Superintendent- Aviation
- Des Moines, Iowa
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- Aviation or Harbor
Military Programs Client Leader - AE & Construction
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- CDM Smith
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Investigator 2, Special Defense Unit Public Service Impact
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- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Political or Public Affairs
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
Investigator II, Special Defense Public Service Impact
- Des Moines, Iowa
- State of Iowa
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Human and Social Services
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Des Moines, Iowa
- US Navy
- Full Time
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Senior Public Defender: Lead Trial Advocate & Mentor
- Des Moines, Iowa
- State of Iowa
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
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
Remote DoD SkillBridge Internship: Launch Your Civilian Career
- Des Moines, Iowa
- GE Aerospace
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- Federal Government
11C Indirect Fire Infantryman
- West Des Moines, Iowa
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- Public Safety
Bureau Chief of Land Quality
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Armed Patrol Officer
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Armed Patrol Officer Flexible PT Shifts & Training
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Traffic Control Specialist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Des Moines Water Works
- Full Time
- Federal Government
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Intern - SkillBridge Program, Department of Defense
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- American Express
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Traveling General Superintendent- Aviation
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Je Dunn Construction
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
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- Des Moines, Iowa
- Maximus
- Full Time
- Federal Government
HSPD-12: Government Badging & Credentialing Specialist (Des Moines, IA*)
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- Full Time
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- Des Moines Public Schools
- Full Time
- Public Safety
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- West Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
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Strategic Advisor, State & Local Government Workforce Transformation
- Des Moines, Iowa
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- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Federal Government
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- Des Moines, Iowa
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- Full Time
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- Des Moines, Iowa
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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.
City of Des Moines, Iowa
- Des Moines, Iowa, United States
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