Employee Benefits
Employee Information and Downloads
If you are in need of specific forms and information, please click on one of the following links that matches your needs and download any available forms there.
Employee Contracts
Employee Handbook
Employee Manuals For:
- Department Head
- Deputy Elected Officials
- Elected Officials
- Excluded Employees
- Management/Supervisory Employees
Department Forms and Downloads
For the Hiring Process Package for Departments, please see the HR Connection page on the Polk County Intranet
Employee Benefits
Polk County employees enjoy a variety of benefits, including but not limited to:
* Annual Paid Time Off *
2 - 5 weeks vacation depending on years of service
11 paid holidays
7 personal days
13 days paid sick leave
* Insurance Benefits *
IPERS (State retirement plan)
Health Insurance (Wellmark Blue Cross/ Blue Shield)
Dental Insurance (Delta Dental)
Basic Life Insurance (EMC Life Insurance)
Disability Insurance
Vision Insurance (Delta Vision)
* Optional Benefits *
Deferred Compensation (IRS Section 457)
Dependent Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Supplemental Life Insurance
Helpful Links
Online Employment Application Guide
City of Des Moines Job Openings
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