Employment Opportunities

Thank you for visiting the City of Lawton Job Openings and Applicant Portal. Please review the jobs we have posted and apply for those that you would be interested in. You may click on the title of the job you are interested in to take you to that specific job opening information. You may also click on the blue hyperlink to download a copy of the job description for your review. Once you decide on which job you would like to apply for, click on the Apply link for that specific job. Prior to being able to apply for a job, you will need to set up an Applicant Account. Once you set up an account and apply for a job, all your information will be stored and the next application you complete, after logging in, will pre-populate your information. Should you need any assistance, you can call the Human Resources Department at 580-581-3392, Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Thank you for your interest in the City of Lawton.




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POLICE OFFICER

Code: 5151-1

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: POLICE UNIFORM

Grade: POLICE 12

Job Family: POLICE SWORN PERSONNEL

Job Class: POLICE OFFICER

Posting Start: 07/05/2022

Posting End: 12/31/9999

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $26.98


Description: Police Officer- LPD


Applications Accepted Indefinitely Please read carefully!

NEXT ACADEMY TBD

**MUST BE 21 YEARS OR OLDER**
Must have valid Driver License
No Felony Convictions

CITY ATTORNEY

Position: 052010001

Code: 5565-1

Type: EXTERNAL

Location: CITY ATTORNEY OFFICE

Job Family: CITY ATTORNEY

Job Class: CITY ATTORNEY

Posting Start: 07/17/2025

Posting End: 12/31/9999

SALARY RANGE: $160,000.00-$185,000.00


Description: CITY ATTORNEY


Juris Doctor Required Please Read Carefully!

Upon submitting an application, you will need to submit a resume outlining your education and experience, along with your college transcript and two (2) writing samples. Please review the minimum qualifications for this position. You must submit supporting documentation that you meet those requirements.

Listed below are a few of those minimum requirements:
1. Graduated from an ABA accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate Degree
2. License to practice law in the State of Oklahoma and a member in good standing with the OBA.
3. Admission to practice law before the Supre....

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ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY

Position: 052030002

Code: 5740-1

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: CITY ATTORNEY OFFICE

Grade: EXEC EMPLOYEE 2

Job Class: ASST CITY ATTORNEY

Posting Start: 06/06/2025

Posting End: 12/31/2099

SALARY RANGE: $79,584.04-$135,507.96



Interviews starting 06/23/2025 Please read below

1. Must provide 2 writing samples
2. Law school transcript required
3. Must be an Oklahoma Licensed Attorney

SENIOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - WATER DISTRIBUTION

Code: 5855-1

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: WATER DISTRIBUTION

Grade: GENERAL FT 06

Job Family: WATER DISTRIBUTION

Job Class: SENIOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Posting Start: 04/21/2026

Posting End: 04/21/2099

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $17.36



CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

Code: 5869-1

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES - DCE

Grade: GENERAL FT 09

Job Class: CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

Posting Start: 07/21/2026

Posting End: 09/30/2026

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $20.89



Interviews Starting 6/15/2026 Thank you for applying

DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

Position: 555515001

Code: 5878-1

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: PUBLIC WORKS ADMIN

Grade: EXEC EMPLOYEE 3

Job Class: DEPUTY DIRECTOR PUBLIC WORKS

Posting Start: 06/29/2026

Posting End: 12/31/9999

SALARY RANGE: $87,715.16-$149,352.84



Job Summary
Performs a variety of complex administrative, technical, and professional work to assist the Public Works Director with the administrative and technical functions of the Public Works Department. Supervises personnel and divisions as necessary. Service programs that fall under the City of Lawton Public Works Department include streets, traffic, electronics maintenance, vehicle and equipment management, drainage maintenance, stormwater maintenance, and solid waste collection and landfill operations.

PRINCIPAL EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Position: 249160002

Code: 5901-1

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: LAKES-DCE

Grade: GENERAL FT 07

Job Family: COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT DEPT

Job Class: PRINCIPAL EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Posting Start: 07/23/2026

Posting End: 12/31/9999

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $18.54



Thank you for applying!

SEWER CONSTRUCTION SENIOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Code: 5904-1

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: SEWER CONSTRUCTION

Grade: GENERAL FT 06

Job Class: SENIOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Posting Start: 07/29/2026

Posting End: 07/29/2099

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $17.36



Must be able to obtain CDL

ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN

Position: 305910003

Code: 5906-1

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: ELECTRONIC MAINTENANCE

Grade: GENERAL FT 09

Job Family: ELECTRONIC MAINTENANCE

Job Class: ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN

Posting Start: 07/29/2026

Posting End: 07/29/2099

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $20.89


Description: ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN


THEATRICAL TECHNICAL COORDINATOR

Position: 265047001

Code: 5908-1

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: ARTS AND HUMANITIES

Grade: GENERAL FT 08

Job Family: ARTS & HUMANITIES

Job Class: THEATRICAL TECHNICAL COORD

Posting Start: 07/31/2026

Posting End: 12/31/9999

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $19.71



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