POLICE SERVICES OFFICER

City of Torrance, CA; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Torrance is seeking dedicated Police Services Officers to join the Torrance Police Department. This civilian role involves booking and caring for prisoners, performing custodial duties, and enforcing regulations. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and a high school diploma or GED, with a commitment to public service.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate.
• Experience working with the public is desirable.
• Must be 18 years of age at the time of the application.

Responsibilities

• Book, search and care for prisoners confined in the City jail facilities.
• Perform custodial duties in the lockup facilities.
• Serve subpoenas for summoning witnesses to trial.

Skills

Effective report writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.

The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today.

The City of Torrance is seeking dedicated Police Services Officers to join the Torrance Police Department!

The Torrance Police Department mission is to preserve public safety and quality of life within the City of Torrance, to respond effectively to the changing needs of the community, and to promote mutual respect between the Police Department and the people we serve.

The Department

The Torrance Police Department has been proudly serving the community of Torrance for over 80 years. Known for its low crime rates, the City of Torrance consistently ranks amount the safest cities in the nation! Joining the Torrance Police Department will give you the opportunity to be part of a progressive, professional law enforcement agency that spans an area of 22 square miles and serves more than 147,000 residents. The Torrance Police Department strives to remain at the forefront of policing by providing our officers with the latest in public safety equipment and technology , and by providing our officers with the best law enforcement training available.

The Position

Police Services Officers are civilian positions within the Police Department. The primary job of the Police Services Officer is to book, search and care for prisoners confined in the City jail facilities. Police Services Officers perform custodial duties in the lockup facilities, including body searching, feeding, and checking prisoners.

Police Services Officers may also serve subpoenas for summoning witnesses to trial; keep records of subpoenas received and served; interview complainants and take reports; accept, tag, issue and keep records on property to be used as evidence; enforce parking regulations and write parking citations.

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Hours : Police Services Officers must be available to work four, 10-hour shifts per week on a rotating basis, including weekends and holidays. Shift hours are 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Day Shift), 2 p.m. to 12 a.m. (Midnight) (Swing Shift), and 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. (Graveyard Shift).

Shift Differentials : In addition to base pay, Police Services Officers will receive 5% for swing shift and 7.5% for graveyard shift.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge and skills required is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be :

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate. No specific experience is required; experience working with the public is desirable. Must be 18 years of age at the time of the application.

Successful completion of a Standards and Training for Corrections certified Adult Corrections Officer Core Course must be completed within the first year of employment as a condition of continued employment.

License and / or Certificates :

A valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License (Class C) of the appropriate class or grade.

Ideal Candidate :

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess the following :

• Effective report writing skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;

Ability to work with a blend of civilian and sworn personnel; and

Knowledge of modern police department environment.

HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS

Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at . A pplication submissions will be accepted on a continuous basis until the positions are filled.

First review of the applications will be those received by Tuesday, May 27, 2025 . If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received by the first review date, there is a possibility that the recruitment may close at that time.

Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components :

Examinations will be conducted on a periodic basis depending on the needs of the City and the number of applicants.

SPECIAL NOTES

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Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at [phone] no later than five (5) business days before the test date. For further information,

Candidates must pass each component of the exam process, as well as a thorough background investigation to be considered for hire. The background investigation will include job and personal references, arrest records, credit history, use of controlled substances, medical evaluations, and a polygraph.

Candidates must also complete a six (6) to nine (9) week jailer training course during the first year of employment while on probation. The training is a combination of classroom and physical fitness program.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

City of Torrance Inclusion Statement

The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and works toward building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and / or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!

BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR TORRANCE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (TME-AFSCME)

Note : Not all benefits listed may be applicable to all positions with in the unit. Please refer to the MOU for specifics.

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (sec. 4.9)

The City's monthly contribution for health insurance is as follows :

Employee Only Emp. +1 Emp. +2 or more

Full Time 597.68 1,140.36 1,595.96

Part-Time

hired prior to 1 / 1 / 08) 483.29 912.98 1,248.16

Part-Time

hired after 1 / 1 / 08) 356.34 619.68 829.48

The City's monthly contribution for vision insurance is $3.33

The City's monthly contribution for dental insurance is $33.71 / EE only and $67.42 / EE +1 or more

City provides a $50,000 life insurance policy

Longevity (based on years of service) (Sec. 2.5)

Crafts and Trades employees

• shall receive longevity pay in the following manner :
• YOS= Years Of Service
• Except Public Safety Dispatcher and Animal Control Officer

Permanent Part-Time Employees (Sec. 2.8)

Permanent part time employees working 20 hours or more per week are entitled to all benefits. Accrual of time and money shall be ½ the amount received by full-time employees.

Premiums (sec. 3.1)

Varies by position and assignment. Varies (see Sec 3.1)

Night (sec. 3.5)

Swing Shift : 5% over base pay when ½ or more of the shift is worked after 4 : 00 p.m.

Graveyard Shift : 7 ½% over base when ½ or more of the shift is worked after midnight

Weekend Shift : 5% over base pay for hours worked on Saturday and Sunday only

Applicable only to employees within the Community Services Department, Park Services Division

Holidays (sec. 4.1)

13 paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, The Friday after Thanksgiving, Last working day before Christmas, Christmas Day & last working day before New Year's).

Vacation Leave (sec. 4.2)

Years 1 -2 : 9.33 hours; Year 3 : 10 hours; Year 4 : 10.67 hours; Years 5 - 9 : 12.67.hours; Years 10 - 20 : 16.02 hours; Years 21 - 24 : 17.33 hours; Year 25+ : 18 hours

Maximum Accrual up to the amount earned over the preceding thirty-six (36) months

Sick Leave (sec. 4.3)

Accural rate is six (6) hours per month

Maximum Accrual : of 600 hours.

Bereavement Leave (sec. 4.6)

Up to five (5) work shifts of bereavement leave; three (3) shifts with pay and two (2) shifts without pay per death of eligible family members

Disability Insurance (sec. 4.9)

Employee receives 2 / 3 base pay after elimination period (14 consecutive days for STD and 180 consecutive days for LTD)

• See Sec 4.9.B for details on coverage for employees who don't qualify for commercial policy).

Retirement (sec. 4.10)

PERS 2@55

Employees hired prior to 2 / 01 / 2011, City pays 7% EPMC

Employees hired on or after 2 / 01 / 2011 pay 7% EPMC

• Employer Paid Member Contribution (EPMC)

PERS 2@62

New members hired on or after 1 / 01 / 2013, pay (50%) of normal cost with three year average final compensation.

Uniforms (Sec. 4.11)

80 each 6 months

• Telecommunications Techs, Wireless Techs, and Water Tech III incumbants (acting in capacity of Water Quality Inspectors)

225 each 6 months

• Bus Operator, Transit Dispatchers, Police Services Officer and Animal Control Officer.
• Payable during June and December of each year

250 every 6 months

• Mechanic, Senior Mechanic, and Senior Welder)

175 tool and educational material allowance

• Animal Control Officer

100 one-time reimbursement : Mechanic or Senior Mechanic required to use metric tools (upon proof of purchase)

• Payable during June and December of each year
• Payable in February

Safety Shoes (Sec. 4.14)

125 allowance : every six (6) months of employment payable during June and December of each year for employees required to wear safety shoes

250 allowance : per year for Animal Control Officer payable during September

Deferred Compensation (sec 4.15)

Upon completion of year one, employees receive a non-matching deferred City contribution of $300 ($11.54 per pay period) per calendar year.

The following supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Resumes are encouraged but will NOT be used in lieu of the application or supplemental questions. Please read each question carefully and provide a thorough and complete response. Do NOT state see resume or see application to respond to any of the following questions. Failure to respond to all questions will be considered an incomplete application and may not be considered for further processing. Do you understand the foregoing?

What is your highest level of education completed?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College Coursework
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or above

Do you possess a valid California Class C Driver's License?

Have you successfully completed and obtained a certificate for the Standards and Training for Corrections certified Adult Corrections Officer Core Course?

I understand that Questions 6 - 15 below are conditions of the Police Services Officer position. Checking 'Yes' indicates my acceptance of these working conditions if I am selected for the position.

The Police Services Officer position requires you to work varying rotating shifts including day shifts, swing shifts and graveyard shifts. Are you willing and available to work all rotating shifts?

The Police Services Officer position may require you to work weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime, both scheduled and unscheduled. Are you willing and available to work varying shifts as described?

The Police Services Officer position requires you to work in a closed, secured environment which is subject to lockdowns with armed Police Officers responding to emergencies. Are you willing to work under these conditions?

Are you aware that depriving a person of their freedom carries certain responsibility and liability that comes with the position of Police Services Officer?

Do you understand that caring for, administering first aid to, and searching prisoners who have diseases may expose you to those same diseases?

Do you understand that as a caretaker of prisoners you may be subject to suicidal prisoners or prisoners who constantly make demands on you due to the fact they are mentally ill or are going through drug or alcohol withdrawal?

Do you understand that with regards to the jail facility and as an employee assigned to the jail, the Torrance Police Department does not recognize the taking of hostages as a reason to relinquish control of the jail environment?

Do you understand that the Police Services Officer position will have close contact with prisoners who are verbally, physically, and potentially violently abusive?

Do you understand that the Police Services Officer position may be required to use physical force to restrain angry suspects who are combative or unwilling to submit to searches?

Do you understand that the Police Services Officer position may be required to testify in court about your jail activities, such as discovering evidence as a result of a search?

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