WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION. Calling All Ambitious Students: Join Us in Shaping the Future of Law Enforcement! Are you ready to embark on a dynamic journey that not only hones your skills but also contributes to the vital mission of public safety? The Police Department's Personnel Division is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for aspiring professionals like you to become an integral membe... more details
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WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT IN
ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.
Calling All Ambitious Students: Join Us in Shaping the Future of Law Enforcement!
Are you ready to embark on a dynamic journey that not only hones your skills but also contributes to the vital mission of public safety?
The Police Department's Personnel Division is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for aspiring professionals like you to become an integral member of the team as a Management Aide!
Management Aide
The City of Torrance Management Aide is an entry-level position for current graduate college students or recent graduates in a Master’s degree program, with six months of paid or unpaid experience in the public sector and an interest in pursuing a career in public administration. For more information on the Management Aide Program (MAP), click here.
The current internship opportunity is in the Police Department.
Police Department The Police Department is seeking a Management Aide to be at the forefront of revitalizing the department’s recruitment strategies across all departmental positions. The Management Aide will dive deep into the analysis of the department's current recruitment practices, collect necessary data, and identify vital areas for improvement. The Management Aide will work alongside both sworn and professional staff to gain a broader understanding of each position’s specific needs and to develop strategies on how to attract top talent.
The Management Aide will also work to enhance the department's online presence by optimizing the department's website, social media platforms, and online job postings to effectively communicate the Police Department's values and career opportunities to potential applicants. This individual will be able to showcase their creativity by developing innovative marketing campaigns that showcase the department's commitment to public safety and professional development. Throughout the internship, the Police Management Aide will measure the success of recruitment efforts and establish key performance indicators to track progress and make data-driven adjustments to the department's tactics.
What You'll Gain:This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in personnel management, strategic planning, and digital marketing within a dynamic law enforcement environment. You'll have the chance to showcase your creativity, problem-solving skills, and strategic thinking while making a tangible impact on our recruitment efforts.
Successful candidates in this assignment will have an interest in recruitment, website development, and social media.
Hours: The Management Aide for this assignment is expected to commit 40 hours per week. This internship is for six (6) months.
For more information on the Torrance Police Department, click here.
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
How to qualify for the internship:
The Management Aide is an entry-level position for recent graduates of a Bachelor's program, current graduate students, and recent graduates of a Master's program in Human Resources, Psychology, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field, with six months of experience in a public sector setting and an interest in pursuing a career in public administration.
Ideal Candidate: In addition to the above requirements, the most successfulcandidate will possess the following:
Well organized, self starter who can work with minimum supervision;
Desire to gain experience in the public sector and may be considering a career in local government;
Someone who is eager to learn and is flexible in taking on various assignments;
Proficient in MS Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access);
Demonstrate the ability to perform research, and analyze and communicate data;
Exercise sound judgement and strong problem-solving skills; and
Be an effective communicator with the ability to convey clear and succinct messages verbally and in writing.
HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS
If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role and contribute to the success of department's recruitment efforts, we invite you to apply for the Management Aide position.
Here's how to apply: Interested candidates must submit an online application, supplemental questionnaire, and resume at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. Applications without all required attachments will not be reviewed.
The filing period begins Monday, May 20, 2024 and closes Monday, June 03, 2024 at noon.
Panel Interview: 100%(Tentatively scheduled on Thursday, June 13, 2024)
Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to an interview.
SPECIAL NOTES
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) 618-2967 before the test date.
As a condition of employment, candidates must pass an employment and criminal history background check. 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!
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