All applicants for City positions must submit a City of Lakewood Application in order to be considered for the recruitment process, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application.
Employment Opportunities with the City of Lakewood are listed below.A job application can be downloaded, typed or completed in blue or black ink, or the application may also be completed on-line, printed and mailed to the Personnel Department at 5050 N. Clark Avenue, Lakewood, CA 90712. Click here to download the City of Lakewood application. Should you need additional pages to list your work experience please click here for an additional work experience form.
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Applications must be received n the Personnel Department by the closing date/time shown on the job bulletin.Completed applications must be submitted by mail or in person. Faxes and emails are not accepted. Please note: Late applications will not be accepted. If you are mailing an application, please allow sufficient time for delivery. Postmarks are not accepted.
It is important to make sure you read the job bulletin to determine if you meet the requirements for the position you are applying for. Some positions may require proof of certifications, specific testing and/or supplementary applications if they are required it would be listed on the job bulletin.Make sure you read all of the instructions provided to you on the job application form before completing it; this will help you avoid submitting an incomplete application.
We do not accept applications or resumes for positions which are not currently open for recruitment.
24/7 Recorded Job Hotline
Job opening information can also be obtained by calling the city’s Job Hotline at 562-925-HELP (4357), upon hearing the recorded voice, dial 328 to hear the job announcements.
The City of Lakewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, age, sex or sexual orientation.
About the City
Lakewood is primarily an urban residential community located in the southeast portion of Los Angeles County. It is 9.5 square miles in area with a population of approximately 83,674. Lakewood is a general law city and is extensively involved in contract services through the County and other agencies. Departments include Administration, Community Development, Personnel/City Clerk, Public Works, Administrative Services, Water Resources and Recreation & Community Services.
Employment Opportunities
