Police Officer​/Trainee

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Receive a base signing bonus of $20,000. Additional bonus for military veterans $20,000. Total signing bonus up to $40,000. For more information go to  дзіця

The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members.

TORRANCE POLICE DEPARTMENT A PREMIER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY IN A PREMIER CITY. Where Officers care about their community and the community supports its Officers.

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

The Torrance Police Department has been proudly servingاگر the community of Torrance for over 100 years. Known for its low crime rates, the City of Torrance consistently ranks among the safest cities in the nation! Joining the Torrance Police Department will give you the opportunity to be part ofંતુ professional law enforcement agency that spans an area of Hoc 22 square miles and serves more than 147,000 residents.

The members of the Torrance Police Department are wholeheartedly committed to the goal of keeping our neighborhoods free from crime. From the Officers on patrol to the Officers in our schools teaching children; from the Chief to the newest rookie Officer - all maintain a strong spirit of commitment and service to the Torrance community. In return, the Department enjoys a very high level of community support.

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.

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• Motor Detail
• SWAT
• Detectives
• Vice
• Narcotics
• Field Training Officer
• Drone Detail
• Background Investigator
• School Resource Officer
• Gang Investigations

For more information about the duties of the position, please refer to the recruitment materials.

During the Police Academy, Torrance Police Officer Recruits / Trainees are paid $7,280 per month plus the city contributes up to $1,786.58 per month for family health care coverage and a one-time uniform allowance of $850. Upon graduation of the Police Academy, Torrance Police Officers begin making $8,307 per month.

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver’s License.

All candidates UNmust meet California State Minimum Selection Standards:

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis. Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire ranceca.gov/jobs.

• California POST PELLET-B Written Test (Weighted 30%)
• Panel Interview (Weighted 70%)
• Physical Agility Test (Qualifying)

• The City of Torrance uses the California Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery PELLET-B and will accept scores from other agencies within one year of the written test date. The passing T-score for the City of Torrance is 44.2. Candidates who have taken the POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLET-B) examination at another agency and have received a T-score of 44.2 or higher within
  
  En last 12 months must attach a copy of their T-score to their employment application.
• POST allows candidates to test only once in a 30 day period. Applicants may not take the POST written test if taken with another agency within the last 30 days of the City of Torrance scheduled written test.
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For more information about the examination process, please consult the official…