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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.

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. 

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.

Are you a Veteran interested in working for the City of Long Beach? APPLY TODAY! 

For general inquiries regarding employment, please email HR-TalentAcquisition@longbeach.gov.

Veteran Resource Centers

• Long Beach Veterans Commission

  The Long Beach Veterans Commission celebrates and honors Veterans and advises City Council on matters concerning Veterans in our City. Check out their page for what they do, who they represent, and their newly developed Veterans Strategic Plan. The Veterans Commission website provides resources for education, employment, housing/homelessness, mental health and more. Visit the Veterans Commission page here. 

• City of Long Beach - Civil Service

  In 2021, the City made an update on a major City Charter amendment, passed by the City Council a decade ago, to afford additional Civil Service points for veterans, disabled veterans, and spouses of disabled veterans. Check out the detailed update. 

  The Civil Service Department 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.

  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 tests, oral interviews, training and experience evaluations and performance tests. 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. Visit the Civil Service webpage for more information. 

• Long Beach Public Library (LBPL)

  Visit the list of curated resources to learn about state and federal education, employment, housing, health, disability, and other benefits that may be available to you and your family. Check out their resources here.

• Pacific Gateway - Services for Veterans

  Pacific Gateway helps jobseekers, including Veterans, access career development, training, and job placement resources. Check out their services here or visit Pacific Gateway's - Services for Veterans website for more information.   

  Services provided: 

  • Career counseling - One-on-one counseling, assessment tools, labor market information, career exploration, and planning

  • Job Search - Résumé assistance, interview preparation, networking, job search strategies, job fairs, and hiring events

  • Training and Education - Training, certifications, and apprenticeship opportunities 

  • Technology – Access to computers, internet, Wi-Fi, copiers, printers, phones, and fax at Pacific Gateway's career center, the WorkPlace. 

• CSULB Veterans Services

  The CSULB's veteran and military-affiliated student support center is available to assist veterans in a new mission - Earning a Degree. They help service members, veterans, and eligible dependents access the educational benefits they earned by serving in the armed forces of the United States. Visit CSULB's resource center here for more information. 

• U.S. Vets

  U.S. Vets provides assistance in housing, employment opportunities, and mental health and wellness services. They envision all veterans and their families shall have their needs met to regain and maintain productive independence. With a location here in Long Beach, CA they are able to provide resources to the local veterans in our city. Visit the U.S. Vets page here. 

• CalVet

  California offers a variety of employment services and benefits to veterans who are unemployed or seeking employment including employment services to help you find a job, unemployment benefits while you are seeking employment, and apprenticeship and on-the-job training programs that pay you while you prepare for a sustainable career. Visit the CalVet page for more information. 
  
  For assistance please call your County Veteran Service Office or CalVet (800) 952-5626.

• U.S. Department of Labor

  VETS is committed to helping America's veterans, separating service members and military families by preparing them for meaningful careers, providing employment resources and expertise, and protecting their employment rights. Visit the VETS page here.