INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER - PUBLIC SAFETY

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____________________________________________________________ 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. The City of Torrance is recruiting for a Information Technology Manager - Public Safety to be part of the Information Technology Services (ITS) Division Team in the Torrance Police Department! 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 Department 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 amount 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 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. The Position The City of Torrance is seeking a strong leader for the position of Information Technology Manager - Public Safety to oversee day to day operations and manage staff in the Information Technology Services (ITS) Division in the Torrance Police Department. The Public Safety IT Manager plans, develops, implements, and supports the TPD technology systems data center, cybersecurity, and network operations. This position s upports all TPD enterprise systems, r egularly monitors project status and systems performance metrics to ensure results consistent with customer expectations, coordinates projects with other City departments and agencies, is r esponsible for the TPD ITS division's service requests, project tracking, and staff workload in the ITSM system, and p erforms related duties as required. For more information about the duties of the position , click here .

SALARY INFORMATION

$12,055 - $15,978 - $18,374 per month + Benefits (Min) (Ref. Point) (Max) Appointments are typically made between the minimum and reference point depending on qualifications.

CANDIDATES MUST HAVE COMPLETED SIX

(6)

MONTHS OF ACTUAL SERVICE AFTER PERMANENT APPOINTMENT AS A CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE BY THE FINAL FILING PERIOD.

Education and Experience Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge and skills required is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be: Graduation from a college or university with a Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field such as information technology or information security and over seven (7) years of enterprise applications development and support in the government or business environment, including at least three (3) years of supervisory and project management experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. License or Certificates Must possess and maintain an appropriate valid California driver's license. Certifications in enterprise applications development, GIS technologies, cybersecurity, database management, Microsoft Power Platform, or programming languages are highly desired. Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.

TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs . The application filing period closes on Tuesday , June 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m . Only those candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components:

Oral Interview:

Weighted 100% (Tentatively scheduled on July 9 , 2026 )

Department Interview:

Tentatively scheduled for the week of July 27, 2026.

NOTE :

The Civil Service Commission Examination Ordering authorizes promotional testing ONLY if a certain number of sufficient qualifying internal applications are received. If a sufficient number of qualifying applications are not received, the promotional exam will be canceled, and an open examination process will be administered. Visit www.

TorranceCA.Gov to find out more information about our community. Candidates must pass each component of the exam process, as well as 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 and psychological evaluations, drug screening and a polygraph. In accordance with the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) Policies, Practices, and Procedures, Section 1.9.2, candidates who receive a conditional job offer for this position will be subject to a state and federal fingerprint-based criminal offender record information search. This will include both a Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint-based criminal offender record information search. The City of Torrance Conflict of Interest Code requires that employees in this classification file an annual Financial Disclosure Statement. Information about this requirement may be obtained from the City Clerk's office. Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s). If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 before the test date. For further information, click here . 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. 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!