STARTING SALARY
Recruit $4,606 per month
Lateral $5,258 per month
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLYING
Continuous
JOB DESCRIPTION
Ability to observe and learn various laws, police procedures, law enforcement techniques, and first aid. Ability to analyze problems and have potential to rationally and calmly take effective action in emergency and stress situations. Ability to undergo strenuous physical conditioning.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- be a U.S. citizen
- possess a valid driver's license
- be at least 21 years of age
- possess a high school diploma or GED
SELECTION PROCESS
- written entrance exam
- oral interview
- polygraph test
- drug screening test
- background investigation
- medical examination
- physical agility test
- psychological test
HOW TO APPLY
To reserve your seat for the next test date, call our 24-hour Job Hotline at (310) 618-2969, or email cvs@torrnet.com .
OTHER INFORMATION
The Torrance Police Department employs 240 Sworn Officers and over 100 Non-Sworn Support Employees. Located 17 miles southwest of downtown LA, and encompassing 22 square miles, the City of Torrance is the largest city in the South Bay. Bordered by a one-mile strip of beach, the City is "air conditioned" by Pacific Ocean breezes which generally keep the climate pleasant and smog-free year round. Torrance offers high quality of life through a good balance of residential, commercial, and industrial areas, as well as schools noted for academic excellence.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Steve Jenkinson
Torrance Police Department
3300 Civic Center Drive
Torrance, CA 90503
Telephone: (310) 618-5696
Email: sjenkinson@torrnet.com
Web Site: http://www.tpd.torrnet.com
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