INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER - PUBLIC SAFETY (REISSUE)

Salary : Location

Torrance, CA

Job Type : Permanent Full-time

Job Number : 25011530PS

Department : COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Opening Date : 01 / 17 / 2025

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.

The City of Torrance is recruiting for a Public Safety IT Manager 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 which will 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; performs related duties as required. Creativity and resourcefulness with expert knowledge and experience are vital skills to accomplish goals and objectives. This position provides expert professional advice and internal consulting to the department on technology solutions to meet their business and operating needs.

For more information about the duties of the position, click here .

SALARY INFORMATION

12,055 - $15,512 - $17,838 per month Benefits

Min) (Ref. Point) (Max)

Appointments are typically made between the minimum and reference point depending on qualifications.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

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.

Successful candidates will possess the following :

• Demonstrated experience in managing IT applications and analytics.
• Knowledge of CJIS, CLETS, and other regulatory standards applicable to law enforcement.
• Strong technical background with a solid understanding of emerging technologies and industry best practices as well as familiarity with applicable regulations and industry standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and lead a diverse team.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale IT projects on time and within budget.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Considerable knowledge of law enforcement systems and the rules and regulations that govern them.
• Knowledge of project management, project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and problem solving.
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies.
• Skill in developing training materials for non-technical staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city staff, regional representatives, and vendors.

HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS

Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at .

Application submissions will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled.

First review of the applications will be those received by Thursday, February 6, 2025. If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received by the first review date, there is a possibility that the recruitment may close at that time.

Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components :

Oral Interview : 100% (Tentatively scheduled Thursday, February 13, 2025.)

SPECIAL NOTES

Visit to find out more information about our community.

As a condition of employment, 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, and a polygraph.

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!

BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR EXECUTIVE AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES

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.3.1)

The City's contribution for health insurance is up to $1,470.96 / month.

Employee only Employee 1 Employee 2 or more

Full time EE's $597.68 $1,140.36 $1,595.96

Part time $371.40 $639.24 $873.20

The City's monthly contribution for vision insurance is $3.33

The 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 $400 per month for eligible full-time employees for as long as the employee opts-out of medical coverage

Category A employees : City shall cover under a $100,000 accidental and $200,000 term life insurance policy

Category B employees : City shall cover under a $100,000 accidental and $100,000 term life insurance policy

Disability Insurance (sec 3.1)

Employee receives 2 / 3 base pay after elimination period (14 consecutive days for STD and 180 consecutive days for LTD)

Retirement (Sec. 3.2)

PERS 2%@55

Employees hired prior to 09 / 21 / 2010, City pays 7% EPMC (9% for Fire Chief and Police Chief).

Employees hired on or after 09 / 21 / 2010 pay the 7% EPMC (9% for Fire Chief and Police Chief).

PERS 2%@62 (Miscellaneous / PERS 2.7%@57 (Safety)

New" members hired on or after 1 / 01 / 2013 pay 50% of normal cost with three year average final compensation.

Deferr ed Compensation (sec. 3.3)

Required participation into a 457 plan, 401(a) plan, and a Retirement Health Savings Plan

401A Plan : City will match up to maximum of 0.5% of monthly base pay

Sick Leave (sec.3.4)

Accrual rate is 6 (six) hours per month. (Except City Manager)

Admin / Personal / Vacation Leave (Sec. 3.6) (Sec. 3.8) (Sec. 3.9)

Admin Leave : 8 days per fiscal year (Category A employees)

Personal Leave : 3 days per fiscal year (Category B employees)

Vacation Accrual rate per month) :

Year 1 : 9.33 hours; Years 2-4 : 10 hours; Years 5-9 : 12.67 hours; Years 10-20 : 16.02 hours; Years 21 - 24 : 17.34 hours; Year 25 : 18 hours. Maximum accrual 500 hours

Holidays (Sec 3.7)

13 paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve)

Bereavement Leave (sec 3.10)

Up to five (5) work shifts of bereavement leave; three (3) shifts with pay and two (2) shifts without pay per death of eligible family members

Reimbursable Expenses (Sec. 3.13)

Category A employees : Up to $1,500 per fiscal year

Category B employees : Up to $750 per fiscal year

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?

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.

Indicate your highest level of education.

If you have a Bachelor's degree in a field other than Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Security, please indicate your field of study.

How many years of professional experience do you have in enterprise network management?

How many years do you have of supervisory and project management experience?

Required Question

Salary : $750 - $100,000