The Human Resources and Civil Service staff welcome you to the City of Torrance, one of the best kept secrets of Southern California. We are a full-service city of 21 square miles, with 14 departments to serve a residential population of 147,000. During a typical day, the city more than doubles in population as workers pour into our many local businesses such as George P. Johnson, Robinson Helicopter Co. and shopping malls like Del Amo Fashion Center. We are the headquarters city for a number of major corporations including the world renown automotive companies of Honda and Toyota. Our balance of strong residential neighborhoods and vigorous commercial and industrial communities has historically provided the necessary financial support for City services.

The City offers excellent educational opportunities through the Torrance Unified School District, which is ranked above average as well as nearby El Camino Community College. Several campuses of the California State College system and great universities such as USC and UCLA are within commuting distance. Torrance has a variety of neighborhoods, each with its own unique character. The majority of our housing stock is owner occupied and the median home price of $340,000 reflects the care with which our neighborhoods are maintained.

Along with 1.5 miles of beach front, Torrance offers a myriad of recreational, cultural and dining experiences Strategically located seven miles south of the Los Angeles International Airport, Torrance has great freeway access to all of Los Angeles and Orange counties with such exciting Southern California recreational activities as Disneyland close at hand.

Melody Lawrence
Human Resources Manager
Recruitment and Selection

Laura Lohnes
Civil Service Manager