police officer lateral - Torrance, United States - City of Torrance, CA

Description

Salary: $7, $10,332.40 Monthly

Location : Torrance, CA

Job Type: Permanent Full-time

Job Number: POL-2024

Department: Police

Opening Date: 01/30/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

DESCRIPTION

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.

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.

Apply today to join a team of Officers that have becomenationally recognized experts and teachers in various specialized law enforcement fields

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 the City of Torrance, to respond effectively to the changing needs of the community, and to promote mutual respect between the Police Department and the people we serve.

The Torrance Police Departmenthas been proudly serving the community of Torrance for over 100 years. Known for its low crime rates, the City of Torrance consistently ranks among thesafest 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.

LATERAL HIRE PROGRAM

$10,000 Lateral Incentive

You will receive a one-time payment of $2,500 at the time of hire.

Upon completion of a one-year probation period, you will receive:
One-time payment of $7,500.

Vacation credit of 60 hours.
Sick Leave credit of 96 hours.

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

Visit www.TorranceCA.Govto find out more information about our Community.

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 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)

City of Torrance Inclusion Statement

The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees

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.

BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR TORRANCE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (TPOA)
Note: Not all benefits listed may be applicable to all positions with in the unit. Please refer to the MOU for specifics.

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (Sec 6.1)
The City's monthly contribution for health insurance is up to $1, Any remaining amount may be used to offset family dental -or- two-party or family vision.

Employee only Employee +1 Employee +2 or more
Health contribution

City's monthly contribution for vision insurance is $3.33.
City's monthly contribution for dental insurance is $33.71/EE only and $67.42/EE+1 or more
The City provides a Cash In-Lieu payment of $500 per month for eligible full-time employees for as long as the employee opts-out of medical coverage
The City provides a $50,000 life insurance policy

Longevity (Sec. 2.3)
Police Sergeant: Police Officer:
Start of 8 YOS - Step 2 Start of 4 YOS - Step 4
Start of 13 YOS - Step 3 Start of 10 YOS - Step 5
Start of 20 YOS - Step 4 Start of 15 YOS - Step 6

Premium Pay (sec sec. 4.2)
Varies by assignment (See section 4.1 and 4.2)

Education Incentive (Sec. 4.3)
POST Intermediate Certificate: 11% of base pay
POST Advanced Certificate: 16% of base pay
Bachelor's or Master's degree: 3% of base pay

Bilingual Pay (Sec. 4.4)
$125 per month, upon department approval

Disability Insurance (Sec. 6.1)
Long Term Disability Insurance: City contributes $10/month per employee
Employee Assistance Program: City paid; no cost to employee

Deferred Compensation (Sec. 6.2)
457 Plan: Enrollment is voluntary.
401(a) Plan: Enrollment is required. City contributes $39.23 per pay period.

Retirement (Sec. 6.3)
PERS 3 @ 50
Employees hired prior to 01/01/2012, City pays 9% EPMC*
Employees hired on or after 01/01/2012, pay the 9% EPMC*
*Employer Paid Member Contribution (EPMC)
PERS 2.7 @ 57
"New members" hired on or after 1/01/2013, pay 50% of normal cost with three year average final compensation.

Retiree Health Insurance Stipend (Sec.6.3)
Retirement date after June 25, 1995, with 20 years of service
At age 50, qualify for $332.62 per month, up to age 65.
Surviving spouses receive $150.00 per month.
Upon reaching age 65, all retirees and surviving spouses receive $134 per month.
Retirement date after February 24, 2009 with 15 years of service
At age 50 in the 12 months prior to July 1 distribution receive 75% of retiree stipend with 20 years of service (YOS).
Death of a qualified retiree within the 12 months prior to July 1 distribution, the surviving spouse receives July 1 distribution for that year.

Uniform Allowance (sec. 6.5)
$170/year for uniform replacement given in the form of a check

Vacation (Sec. 7.1)
(Accrual rate per month):
Year 1: 5 hours; Year 2: 6 hours; Year 3: 7 hours; Years 4 -5: 8 hours; Years 6 - 9: 10 hours; Years : 13.35 hours; Years 15 -20: 14.67 hours; Year 21+: 16.67 hours

Sick Leave (Sec. 7.2)
Accrual rate is 8 hours per month.
Maximum Accrual: 800 hours

Annual Leave (Sec 7.3)
In addition to vacation, each employee shall receive annual leave as follows:
13th month of service: 6 hours
25th month of service: 8 hours

Holidays (Sec. 7.4)
12 Paid holidays (paid 8 hours base pay plus PERS)
New Year's Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, California Admissions Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day

Bereavement Leave (sec. 7.7)
Three (3) working shifts per death of eligible family members with additional two (2) working shifts granted by the Police Chief or designee for an out of state death

01

The following supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Resumes are encouraged but will NOT be used in lieu of the application or supplemental questions. Please read each question carefully and provide a thorough and complete response. Do NOT state "see resume" or "see application" to respond to any of the following questions. Failure to respond to all questions will be considered an incomplete application and may not be considered for further processing. Do you understand the foregoing?

• Yes
• No

02

I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe IN DETAIL my qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application. In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL JOBS, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any volunteer experience during my entire work history.I UNDERSTAND that when providing my work history, ALL DATES should be UPDATED, starting with my most recent job.I UNDERSTAND that answers that I provide to the supplemental questions should be reflected in the Work Experience Section of my application.I UNDERSTAND that if I am currently employed by the City of Torrance, I MUST provide my appropriate job classification/title and provide a description of my duties in the Work Experience Section of my application.I have read these statements in their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest.

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a current Peace Officer in the State of California?

• Yes
• No

04

If you are not a current Peace Officer in the State of California, are you a current out-of-state Peace Officer?

• Yes
• No

05

If you are a current out-of-state Peace Officer, do you understand that if you are hired you may be required to attend a Police Academy approved by the Torrance Police Department?

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable

06

Do you possess a California POST Basic Certificate? (This is not the Academy Basic Training Certificate.)

• Yes
• No

07

If you possess a POST Certificate, do you understand that you must attach a copy of your certificate to this application in order to be invited to the examination process?

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable

08

Have you graduated from a Police Academy?

• Yes
• No

09

If yes, list your Academy and Academy Graduation date. (If none, type N/A.)

Required Question