ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER (POLICE DEPARTMENT- FINANCIAL PLANNING AND STRATEGY)

About the role

The City of Torrance is seeking an Administrative Services Manager to join the Torrance Police Department team. The position oversees and coordinates the budgeting and fiscal planning for the department.

Responsibilities

• Preparing the department's capital improvement plan

• Monitoring special accounts including asset forfeiture, fees, and donations

• Overseeing the preparation of all federal and state grant requests for the department

• Managing and administering department grants

• Participating in partnerships with funding agencies

• Reviewing various operational phases of the Police Department

• Analyzing and studying proposed equipment purchases

• Representing the department as a liaison with other agencies

• Implementing best business practices to upper-level management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration or a closely related field

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience with a public agency

• One (1) year of management or supervisory experience

• Valid California driver's license

• Completion of the California POST Seminars - Civilian Management and Advanced Civilian Management (highly desirable)

Skills

• Strategic thinking

• Detail-oriented

• Collaborative leadership

• Strong analytical skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Negotiation and relationship-building skills

• Ability to manage complex budgets and grant programs

• Experience with public sector budgeting and fiscal planning

• Ability to navigate interdepartmental and external relationships

Benefits

The City of Torrance offers ample opportunities for career growth, exceptional employee benefits and perks, and a supportive workplace culture.

Pay

$12,767 - $15,320 - $17,618 per month + Benefits (Min) (Ref. Point) (Max)

Schedule

Appointment to the position is made between the minimum and reference point depending on qualifications.