Police Services Officer
Company: Torrance Police Department
Location: Torrance
Posted on: September 15, 2023
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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 -is seeking dedicated Police Services Officers
to join the Torrance Police Department!
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.
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 GUIDELINESAny 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:
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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.
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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:
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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:
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Written Test: 40%
Oral Interview: 60%SPECIAL NOTESApplicants 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 no later than five (5) business
days before the test date.
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.PandoLogic.
Keywords: Police Officer, Location: Torrance, CA - 90507
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