Veteran Resources

The City of Long Beach is committed to helping Veterans and their families get connected with current job opportunities and additional resources available to them at the local, federal, and state level. You have served your country and we understand the unique challenges faced by Veterans and their families. Let us help you with your next opportunity.

Veteran Employee Testimonials

There are over 50 Veteran employees working at various levels for the City of Long Beach. These employees provided service in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, and Reserves. Here are some words from our Veteran employees.

	Adelita Lopez Technology and Innovation Dept., Community Program Specialist IV "I am incredibly humbled and grateful to have had the opportunity to serve my Country through international deployments with the U.S. Navy and to now leverage those experiences to serve our community locally in Long Beach."
	Sarah Green Human Resources Department, Chief of Labor Relations "I started working for the City of Long Beach three months after I got out of the Army, and it has been a great place to work as a Veteran. Each Veteran’s Day, I receive heartfelt appreciation for my service from fellow employees. But, more importantly, my time and experience in the service is consistently recognized throughout the year as a contributing factor to my value as an employee and a leader."
	Rudy Garcia Police Department, Sergeant "I am grateful to work for a city that supports and values Veteran employees like myself. The City of Long Beach has provided me with an ideal environment where I can thrive and utilize my skills and experience to best serve our community."
	Reggie Harrison Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications, Director "The positive influence my military career has had on my civilian career is clear and impactful. As a military Veteran, at an early age, I had real-world life experiences and acquired skillsets that I could immediately apply to my civilian responsibilities. Those skillsets prepared me for the complexities of my career in government and the importance of working together as a team. I am proud to be a U.S. military officer and Veteran, (R) LTC."
	Fred Verdugo Human Resources Department, Deputy Director "I am appreciative to work for an organization that creates an environment that values and supports a diverse workforce. The City of Long Beach provides access to several resources and creates pathways for Veterans to continue their passion for public service with opportunities for professional growth."

Job Seeking at the City of Long Beach

It can be difficult to begin the job search process, so here is a step-by-step resource guide that is designed to make this process easier.

Step 3 - Find Open Positions & Start Applying

How to create a Government Jobs account

To apply for a position at the City of Long Beach you must submit all applications through Governmentjobs.com. If you do not have an account on GovernmentJobs.com, check out this video tutorial on how to create a Government Jobs account and begin your application process.