Administrative Services Manager (Police Department- Financial Planning And Strategy)

City of Torrance•Torrance, CA

42d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Torrance is recruiting for an Administrative Services Manager to be part of the Torrance Police Department Team. The Torrance Police Department's 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 they serve. The Department has been proudly serving the community for over 100 years and is known for its low crime rates, consistently ranking among the safest cities in the nation. Joining the Torrance Police Department offers the opportunity to be part of a progressive, professional law enforcement agency. The Department is led by the Police Chief and supported by Command Staff, consisting of three Captains and a Police Services Administrator, who are responsible for the Administrative, Patrol, Special Operations, and Services Bureaus. The Financial Planning and Strategy Division's mission is to assist the office of the Chief of Police in overseeing the planning and management of the department’s budget and financial resources as effectively and efficiently as possible in support of the Department’s mission and goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in public administration or a closely related field.
Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience with a public agency that includes performing administrative analysis, interagency coordination, development and maintenance of procedures and systems.
At least one (1) year of management or supervisory experience.
Must possess and maintain an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Completion of the California POST Seminars - Civilian Management and Advanced Civilian Management is highly desirable.
Strategic, detail-oriented, and collaborative professional with a strong background in public sector budgeting, fiscal planning, and administrative operations.
Confident leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment and can effectively manage a diverse team of administrative and professional staff.
Exceptional analytical skills and a proven track record of managing complex budgets, capital improvement plans, and grant programs.
Adept at navigating interdepartmental relationships and external partnerships, particularly with funding agencies.
Comfortable serving as a liaison between the Police Department and other governmental or community organizations.
Forward-thinking problem solver who can evaluate operational processes, recommend improvements, and implement best business practices.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, enabling them to clearly convey financial and operational insights to executive leadership.

Responsibilities

Overseeing and coordinating the budgeting and fiscal planning for the Police Department.
Preparing the department's capital improvement plan.
Monitoring special accounts including asset forfeiture, fees, and donations.
Overseeing the preparation of all federal and state grant requests for the department.
Management and administration of department grants.
Partnerships with funding agencies.
Supervising professional and administrative support staff who are responsible for facilities, fiscal and budget management, financial audits, grants, procurement, and supply.
Reviewing various operational phases of the Police Department.
Analyzing and studying proposed equipment purchases.
Representing the department as liaison with other agencies.
Analyzing and making recommendations/presentations for implementing best business practices to upper-level management.