Working at City of Torrance in Torrance, CA: 5 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Torrance, CA Area

"The city of Torrance fire department is a phenomenal department that employs over 150 people and there are several civilian employees as well as our firefighters, fire captains, fire engineers, and our battalion chiefs. They are remarkable in going out to the public and saving lives and also taking risks with the COVID-19 virus. I was very proud to work for this department and they’ve saved many many lives and they will always be endearing to my heart."

What do you like about working at City of Torrance?

"I liked that I could work independently, responsible for a department PAN. I also enjoyed working on new technology projects with a partner."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Do not have any expectations of your co-workers, and keep your opinions to yourself."

What don't you like about working at City of Torrance?

"My job entails that I do some telephone support for users. The management was too cheap to provide headsets."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would have liked my manager to have more people skills."

"great hours, benefits, great people to work with"

What do you like about working at City of Torrance?

"good hours, excellent benefits, great people to work with. Also employer takes great interest in community affairs."

What don't you like about working at City of Torrance?

"office politics"

"What can you say about working for a city government. It was a very traditional, relatively low tech shop."