Closing Date: Continuous

The Position (Detectives)

• Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information such as logs, bulletins, reports, maps, graphical presentations, staff reports, penal, vehicle and municipal codes;
• Find, compile, analyze and validate credibility of information and data;
• Develop and test hypothesis, forecasts, and predictions regarding criminal activity;
• Assist in the development of tactical and strategic responses to criminal activity;
• Operate a variety of computer software applications, including mapping, graphing, charting, data-bases, spreadsheets and others;
• Prepare and maintain a variety of data, records, reports, bulletins, and correspondence;
• Read, understand, interpret, and apply law enforcement codes and regulations;
• Make verbal presentations;
• Possess knowledge of social media
• Stays up-to-date with current best practices and procedures for crime analysis and their application to UCR reporting, NIBRS reporting, RIPA reporting, hate crime reporting, and other law enforcement uses. Identifies current best practices in public policy, public administration and criminal justice, including the elements of crimes, and effective techniques and information sources for research, analysis and statistical analysis.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills would be acceptable.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
A Bachelor's Degree from a college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field AND at least one (1) year of related professional experience.

OR

Two (2) years of related college course work AND four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative or analytical experience.
Successful candidates will possess the following:

• Be proficient in MS Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access); 
• Have the ability to monitor and track divisional workloads and projects, identify issues and trends, and make recommendations to ensure accurate and efficient operations;
• Demonstrate the ability to perform research, and analyze and communicate data;
• Exercise sound judgement and strong problem-solving skills;
• Be an affective communicator with the ability to convey clear and succinct messages verbally and in writing;
• Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS

Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. 

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, October 10, 2024. 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:

Exam Component       Exam Weight          Tentative Date
Written Exam                       30%                  Thursday, October 17, 2024 
Performance Exam              30%                   Friday, October 25, 2024
Oral Interview                      40%                   Friday, October 25, 2024 

Examinations will be conducted on a periodic basis depending on the needs of the City and the number of applicants.

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