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The City of Torrance is recruiting for a Forensic Supervisorto be a part of the 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
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Torrance Police Department is the largest law enforcement agency in the South Bay and has proudly served the community of Torrance for more than 100 years. The Department is dedicated to preserving public safety and enhancing the quality of life for residents through professional, community-oriented policing and responsive public safety services. The Department employs sworn police officers and civilian professional staff who provide a full range of law enforcement services, including patrol operations, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, emergency communications, jail operations, community outreach, crime prevention, and specialized response teams. The Department is organized into four major bureaus — Administrative, Patrol, Special Operations, and Support Services — which work collaboratively to address the evolving needs of the community.
Committed to the principles of integrity, professionalism, and service, the Torrance Police Department emphasizes strong community partnerships, transparency, and proactive problem-solving to ensure Torrance remains one of the safest and most desirable communities in Southern California. The Department continually invests in advanced technology, training, and innovative programs to provide the highest level of public safety services to residents, businesses, and visitors.
The Division
The Torrance Police Department Forensic Identification Specialist Unit is responsible for providing comprehensive forensic and crime scene support to the Torrance Police Department. The unit conducts detailed crime scene documentation; collects and preserves physical evidence; performs fingerprint processing and comparison; and utilizes advanced forensic technologies to assist in criminal investigations. Forensic Identification Specialists work closely with detectives, patrol officers, and external agencies to ensure accurate, timely, and professional forensic services that uphold the highest standards of evidence integrity and investigative support.
The Position
The Forensic Supervisor oversees and coordinates the work of the Forensic Identification Specialist Unit within the Torrance Police Department. This position is responsible for supervising staff engaged in crime scene response, evidence collection, forensic processing, and specialized investigative support. The Forensic Supervisor ensures compliance with departmental procedures and forensic best practices, provides technical guidance and training; reviews work for accuracy and quality; and assists in developing and implementing unit policies and operational standards. The role also serves as a subject-matter expert to investigators and management, supporting the integrity of forensic evidence and the effectiveness of criminal investigations.
This position operates on a 4/10 schedule and will be required to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and a rotating on-call schedule. Incumbents will be working the field in all weather conditions, laboratory, and general office settings. Physical demands of the performed duties include climbing, bending, lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 60lbs. In addition, there may be exposure to blood-borne, air-borne pathogens, bodily fluids, various hazardous chemicals used to develop latent print impressions. The job may require occasionally crawling in small, confined spaces, possible prolonged use of computers and tolerating adverse conditions such as fingerprinting and photographing deceased persons.
For more information about the duties of the position, click here.Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Agency: POLICE
Location: Torrance