Below, you can find the current open positions with the Lakewood Police Department. Click the heading link to be taken to our careers portal where you can submit your appplication.
Click the link above for information on the 2026 entry-level patrol officer exam. The submission deadline is 4:00 PM on September 10, 2026.
The City of Lakewood is accepting applications for an entry level Police Officer position. This appointment is being made through a lateral entry process open to candidates who are currently Police Officers or who have been employed as Police Officers in the State of Ohio within the past year.
The City of Lakewood is seeking applicants for the part-time (approximately two hours per day) position of School Crossing Guard. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED and be able to satisfactorily complete a physical examination, including drug screening and police background check.
