INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER - PUBLIC SAFETY

Salary: $144,660.00 - $220,488.00 Annually
Location : Torrance, CA
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 26051533
Department: POLICE
Opening Date: 06/10/2026
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.
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 supports all TPD enterprise systems, regularly monitors project status and systems performance metrics to ensure results consistent with customer expectations, coordinates projects with other City departments and agencies, is responsible for the TPD ITS division's service requests, project tracking, and staff workload in the ITSM system, and performs related duties as required.
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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.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
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.

HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS
Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at . 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.

SPECIAL NOTES
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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 View phone number on click.appcast.io 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!
The City of Torrance offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. Benefits may include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefits amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

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RETIREMENT BENEFITS - The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits. Retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS.
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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

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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


Indicate your highest level of education.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College Coursework
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or above

04


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

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1-3 years
• 3-5 years
• 5-7 years
• More than 7 years

06


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

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1-3 years
• More than 3 years

Required Question