Jobs

Mission and Values

Our employees are the heartbeat of our city, driving Long Beach to be an exceptional place to live, work, and thrive. With a steadfast commitment to merit-based hiring and fostering a diverse workforce, we provide over 500 unique career opportunities across 23 departments—ensuring there’s a path for every passion and skill set.

By joining the City of Long Beach, you’re not just building a meaningful career—you’re making a real impact on the community we serve. Through career pathways, mentoring, and development programs, we help our team grow while strengthening the services we provide. Explore your future with us and discover how fulfilling a career in public service can be.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners.

Fair Chance Employer

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.

Certified Age Friendly Employer

The City of Long Beach is proud to be recognized as a Certified Age Friendly Employer (CAFE) by the Age Friendly Institute. This certification represents our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace for employees of all ages. We value the experience, knowledge, and diverse perspectives our employees bring as we remain dedicated to providing opportunities for growth, development, engagement, and prosperity across all age groups. For more information please visit Age Friendly Certified Employer. 

Job Application Appeals

The City of Long Beach provides opportunities for prospective applicants to appeal their application. For all inquires related to Unclassified service please visit the Unclassified Applicant Appeal Process.