POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT/TRAINEE
About the role
The Torrance Police Department features many specialized details that play a critical role in the overall effectiveness of the Department, including:
- Patrol
- K-9
- Motor Detail
- SWAT
- Detectives
- Vice & Narcotics
- Field Training Officer
- Drone Detail
- Background Investigator
- School Resource Officer
- Gang Investigations
Responsibilities
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For more information about the Torrance Police Department, click here.
Qualifications
Qualification guidelines include:
- Education and experience
- Licenses and certificates
- California State Minimum Selection Standards
Skills
Not specified.
Benefits
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Pay
Torrance Police Officer Recruits / Trainees are paid $7,280 per month plus the City contributes up to $1786.58 per month for family health care coverage and a one-time uniform allowance of $850. Upon graduation of the Police Academy, Torrance Police Officers begin making $8,307 per month.
Schedule
Not specified.
Application & Exam Process
Applications are accepted on a continuous basis. Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. The Examination Process Will Consist Of The Following Components: California POST PELLET-B Written Test (Weighted 30%)* Panel Interview (Weighted 70%) Physical Agility Test (Qualifying)
Below is the list for a full list of 2026 testing dates. SUBMITTING POST T-SCORES:The City of Torrance uses the California Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery PELLET-B and will accept scores from other agencies within one year of the written test date. The passing T-score for the City of Torrance is 44.2. Candidates who have taken the POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLET-B) examination at another agency and have received a T-score of 44.2 or higher within the last 12 months must attach a copy of their T-score to their employment application. POST allows candidates to test only once in a 30 day period. Applicants may not take the POST written test if taken with another agency within the last 30 days of the City of Torrance scheduled written test.
Special Notes Visit www.TorranceCA.Gov to find out more information about our Community. Applicants may test for this position only once in a six (6) month period. Names of candidates successful in the examination process will be retained on an Eligible List (a list for hire) for a period of three (3) months. Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s).