PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATOR

Personnel Administrator (Administrative Officer)The City of Long Beach is seeking a Personnel Administrator (Administrative Officer) to ensure efficient human resources and payroll services are provided to the Police Department.The Personnel Administrator is an at-will management position responsible for overseeing personnel operations and human resources services for the Police Department. This position provides strategic leadership and operational oversight across the full spectrum of human resources and personnel functions for a department of over 1,187 sworn and civilian employees.The ideal candidate is an experienced personnel professional who brings sound judgment, strong knowledge of human resources and labor relations, and the ability to work effectively in a complex public safety environment. This position requires someone who can move comfortably between strategic issues and day-to-day personnel operations, provide practical advice to Department leadership, and address sensitive or difficult matters with professionalism and discretion.The successful candidate will be a trusted partner to Command Staff, supervisors, employee representatives, and City partners. They will be comfortable navigating competing interests, communicating difficult information, and finding practical solutions to complex personnel issues.

The ideal candidate will also have a demonstrated ability to identify operational challenges, improve processes, and implement changes that strengthen service to employees and the Department.This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on Tuesday, October 06, 2026. To be considered, applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and proof of education if qualifying with a degree. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures.

The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination before appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered.The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity in our workforce and are committed to creating a workplace where every employee is respected and included.

We strive to reflect the diversity of our community at all levels of the organization, promote fair and equitable employment practices, advance equity, and inclusion through our work with staff and community partners, and promote transparency by publishing workforce demographic information, including diversity and pay data by race and gender.