Police Services Officer

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 is currently accepting applications from all qualified candidates to support both current and future staffing needs. For this recruitment, there is an increased need to fill assignments that involve the supervision of female inmates. As a result, female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

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 Police Services Officer is a non-sworn public safety position that provides essential operational and administrative support to the Police Department. Incumbents perform a wide range of duties including prisoner booking and care, property and evidence management, parking enforcement, court liaison services, subpoena processing, community outreach, vehicle fleet coordination, and public assistance. The position serves as a key point of contact for the public by receiving complaints, answering inquiries, preparing reports, and assisting crime victims and community members.

Police Services Officers work in a dynamic law enforcement environment where they must exercise sound judgment, maintain accurate records, ensure compliance with established procedures, and effectively interact with diverse populations. This role requires strong customer service, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to perform multiple responsibilities while supporting the safety, security, and operational effectiveness of the Police Department.

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.

Required

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. 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.

A valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License (Class

C) of the appropriate class or grade.

• Excellent customer service and public relations skills
• Strong verbal and written communication…