Employment
The Fifth Judicial District Department of Correctional Services is a leader in community based corrections. We are always recruiting qualified applicants who have a core belief that those sentenced to supervision have the ability to change. Our mission is focused on facilitating positive change in people's lives which leads to safer communities.
The Fifth Judicial District offers employment in many areas with varying classifications such as Administrative Support, Field Services, Residential Services, and Supervisor/Managerial positions. This creates an environment with many promotional opportunities.
Working at the Fifth Judicial District Department of Correctional Services provides the following opportunities:
- Variety of jobs, work locations, and hours
- Large and diverse workforce
- Excellent benefit package - http://benefits.iowa.gov/
- Promotional opportunities
- Competitive pay
The Fifth Judicial District Department of Correctional Services encourages women and minorities to apply.
Current Positions Available
* Click here to view job, internship, and volunteer openings. *
Internship - Volunteer Information
** Please note that none of our interns or volunteers receive compensation.
To fill out an application and to view current available internships, follow the link above. If you have questions or concerns about an internship, Please contact the Department of Correctional Services Human Resources Department. The contact information is on the right hand side of this page.
Human Resources
- Jim Hancock Center
- 1000 Washington Avenue
- Des Moines, IA 50314
- ph: (515) 242-6470
- fx: (515) 242-6085
- em: 5thCareers@iowa.gov