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The Civil Service Commission determines whether those seeking to work for the City of Long Beach are qualified to do the job for which they are applying. This is done through an application and selection process in which applicants are asked to describe their qualifications and are tested to determine if they possess the required knowledge, skills and abilities for that particular job. This is called the merit system.

Each year, the Civil Service Department accepts thousands of applications for City of Long Beach jobs and administers various examinations for different jobs, such as written, writing, and performance exams, and appraisal interviews and training and experience evaluations. At the end of each testing process, a list of eligible candidates is created and City departments hire people for jobs from these eligible lists. In addition, the Civil Service Department serves as the support staff for the Civil Service Commission.


Join LBPD!


The Long Beach Police Department is hiring Police Recruits and Police Officers! Visit their page for more information and to apply. JOIN LBPD!

New hires may qualify for Recruitment Incentives including a $6,000 hiring bonus, and $1,000 a month in housing and/or childcare subsidies for a combined total of up to $54,000 in recruitment incentives.
 
The City of Long Beach offers competitive pay and an excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and soon, pet insurance!  Employees also get support to plan for their future. All employees' contributions to their retirement fund (PERS) are matched and can contribute an additional percentage with Deferred Compensation. Go to our BENEFITS page for more infomation. 



Public Safety Dispatcher I-IV

The City of Long Beach's Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Communications Department is hiring for Public Safety Deispatcher I-IV.  New hires may be eligible for a Recruitment Incentive of up to $5000.  Get a quick glance of the duties, requirements and benefits.  

Find out what is it like to be a public safety dispatcher.  Come to our next 9-1-1 Operator Informational Session on November 19, 2024, 5:30 pm -7:00 pm where you'll hear from seasoned public safety dispatchers. They'll share their experience on what is like to answer the call and their career journey.  Theres no need to RSVP, just come to the Emergency Communications & Operatons Center, 2990 Redondo Ave. Long Beach CA. Hope to see you there!

Apply today at Public Safety Dispatcher I-IV


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