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Work Where You Live—Long Beach Helps Residents Build Meaningful Careers
By Staff Writer
Published on Wed, Oct 22, 2025
When it comes to building a stronger future, Long Beach believes the best place to start is right here at home. That’s why the City of Long Beach is committed to hiring local talent—people who understand their community and want to help it thrive.
Through the Local Hiring Preferences Initiative, the City is making it easier for residents to start a rewarding career in public service.
Here’s how it works:
When a local applicant applies for a City job, they first need to meet the minimum screening requirements and pass any assessments. From there, applicants can earn preference points through the Local Hiring Preferences Questionnaire.
Points are awarded to:
- Long Beach residents
- Graduates of local institutions
- Internal candidates
- Those who have completed internships and apprenticeships
These points are in addition to the City’s existing veterans’ preference program, which applies to veterans, disabled veterans and eligible spouses.
Preference points can help an applicant rank higher on the eligibility list, but final hiring decisions are still made by the hiring department.
With over 500 jobs across 23 departments, the City offers something for everyone—from entry level positions to advanced roles. Whether your passion is parks, city planning, libraries or safety, you can make a difference in Long Beach. To learn more about eligibility, verification and open positions, visit longbeach.gov/jobs.
