POLICE OFFICER LATERAL Torrance

The Torrance Police Department has been proudly serving 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 of a progressive, professional law enforcement agency that spans an area of 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.  

For more information about the Torrance Police Department, click here.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Experience/Training
California Applicants:

• A current Peace Officer in the State of California.
• Graduation from an Academy approved by the Torrance Police Department.

Out-of-State Applicants:
Must have graduated from a Police Academy approved by the Torrance Police Department.

Education
High School graduate.

Certificates/License

• Must possess a POST Basic Certificate.
• Valid California Driver's License (prior to appointment date).

Age
Must be age 21 by the date of filing.

HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.  Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs.   A copy of your POST Certificate is required and must be attached at the time of application submission. 

Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis, and only those candidates whose training and experience best meet our requirements will be invited to the examination.

Examinations will be conducted on a periodic basis depending on the needs of the City and the Department.  The examination will consist of a panel interview (weighted 100%) which will explore the candidate's background, training, and experience.

SPECIAL NOTES

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Names of candidates will be retained on the Eligible List (List for Hire) for a period of six (6) months.

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 (310) 618-2915 prior to the test date.  For further information, click here.

Candidates must pass 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, a psychological evaluation, and a polygraph.

Note for Lateral Applicants:
Upon appointment, Officers are placed in our Field Training Program.  The typical requirements to complete the Field Training Program are as follows:

Lateral Officers who successfully completed a Field Training Program at a comparable agency:
 - Minimum of four (4) months (last two months must be acceptable)
 
Lateral Officers with no prior patrol experience or who successfully completed a Field Training Program at a non-comparable agency:
- Minimum of seven (7) months (last two months must be acceptable)