Lakewood's nearly 1,000 employees enjoy competitive pay and exceptional
benefits, including insurance for:
We also emphasize a work-life balance, minimal bureaucracy, and the
satisfaction of helping make Lakewood a great place to work and live.
The benefits add up to an overall work experience that inspires quality
employees to turn jobs into careers. The City of Lakewood provides
bike racks and private showers at City Hall to encourage emission-free
commuting and offers a robust wellness program and free membership
to City recreation centers. On-site professional development and flexible
work schedules show employees how valued they are.
Recent employee trainings included topics such as developing coaching
skills, effective time management, improving basic software proficiency,
conflict management and tailored customer service skills, and group
communication and understanding using the Myers-Briggs personality
profile.