City and County of San Francisco
Police Officer - New Recruit (Entry Level)
City and County of San Francisco, Davis, California, us, 95617
Police Officer — New Recruit (Entry-Level)
Department:
San Francisco Police Department (Q002) |
Location:
San Francisco, CA |
Status:
Full-time, Permanent Civil Service
Apply below after reading through all the details and supporting information regarding this job opportunity. Quick Facts
Salary Range:
$115,778 – $147,472 Exam Type:
Continuous |
List Type:
Entrance |
Rule:
Rule of the List Application Window:
Open & ongoing Recruitment ID:
X00018 Why Join SFPD
Competitive compensation
with step progression Comprehensive City & County benefits
(see Employee Benefits Overview) Career growth
across patrol, investigations, and specialized assignments Serve a world-class city
with a highly respected department and strong community mission What You’ll Do
Protect life and property through proactive patrol and rapid response Handle calls for service; provide first aid; resolve disputes Investigate crimes; collect evidence; interview witnesses; prepare clear reports Engage in community policing and support major city events Enforce traffic and municipal laws; testify in court as needed Minimum Qualifications
Education:
U.S. high school diploma/GED/CHSPE or AA or higher from a U.S. accredited college/university Age:
At least 20 to test and 21 by appointment Driver’s License:
Valid license at application; California license by hire Background:
No felony; no domestic-violence conviction; no misdemeanor prohibiting firearm ownership; not restricted from CCSF employment Hiring Process (Overview)
Written Exam (Pass/Fail)
— choose one: FrontLine National (NTN):
Passing scores: Video 65, Writing 70, Reading 70 (each section must pass) POST PELLETB:
Prior POST written within 2 years with
T-score ≥ 42
satisfies the requirement Degree Waiver:
Bachelor’s degree or higher waives the written exam Next Steps Physical Ability Test (PAT):
Measures strength, endurance, aerobic capacity, balance Oral Interview (OI):
100% of exam score; evaluates motivation, community focus, problem-solving, and communication Eligible List:
Successful candidates placed on a list (valid up to 24 months) Retest Window:
If not passed, you may retest in
90 days
(PAT or OI) Helpful Waivers Recent POST Academy Graduates:
Completed a CA POST Basic Academy within the last 2 years? Written & PAT are waived; you’ll take the Oral Interview to be placed on the eligible list. How to Apply
Apply online:
Click the “I’m Interested” button on the official posting and follow the instructions Questions?
SFPD Recruitment Unit — 1245 3rd St, 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158 |
415-837-7270
| Keywords (for job-board discoverability)
Police Officer, New Recruit, Entry-Level, PELLETB, FrontLine National, Academy, Community Policing, San Francisco Police, SFPD Details subject to City & County of San Francisco rules and updates. xsgimln See the hiring process and benefits links on the official posting for the most current information.
Department:
San Francisco Police Department (Q002) |
Location:
San Francisco, CA |
Status:
Full-time, Permanent Civil Service
Apply below after reading through all the details and supporting information regarding this job opportunity. Quick Facts
Salary Range:
$115,778 – $147,472 Exam Type:
Continuous |
List Type:
Entrance |
Rule:
Rule of the List Application Window:
Open & ongoing Recruitment ID:
X00018 Why Join SFPD
Competitive compensation
with step progression Comprehensive City & County benefits
(see Employee Benefits Overview) Career growth
across patrol, investigations, and specialized assignments Serve a world-class city
with a highly respected department and strong community mission What You’ll Do
Protect life and property through proactive patrol and rapid response Handle calls for service; provide first aid; resolve disputes Investigate crimes; collect evidence; interview witnesses; prepare clear reports Engage in community policing and support major city events Enforce traffic and municipal laws; testify in court as needed Minimum Qualifications
Education:
U.S. high school diploma/GED/CHSPE or AA or higher from a U.S. accredited college/university Age:
At least 20 to test and 21 by appointment Driver’s License:
Valid license at application; California license by hire Background:
No felony; no domestic-violence conviction; no misdemeanor prohibiting firearm ownership; not restricted from CCSF employment Hiring Process (Overview)
Written Exam (Pass/Fail)
— choose one: FrontLine National (NTN):
Passing scores: Video 65, Writing 70, Reading 70 (each section must pass) POST PELLETB:
Prior POST written within 2 years with
T-score ≥ 42
satisfies the requirement Degree Waiver:
Bachelor’s degree or higher waives the written exam Next Steps Physical Ability Test (PAT):
Measures strength, endurance, aerobic capacity, balance Oral Interview (OI):
100% of exam score; evaluates motivation, community focus, problem-solving, and communication Eligible List:
Successful candidates placed on a list (valid up to 24 months) Retest Window:
If not passed, you may retest in
90 days
(PAT or OI) Helpful Waivers Recent POST Academy Graduates:
Completed a CA POST Basic Academy within the last 2 years? Written & PAT are waived; you’ll take the Oral Interview to be placed on the eligible list. How to Apply
Apply online:
Click the “I’m Interested” button on the official posting and follow the instructions Questions?
SFPD Recruitment Unit — 1245 3rd St, 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158 |
415-837-7270
| Keywords (for job-board discoverability)
Police Officer, New Recruit, Entry-Level, PELLETB, FrontLine National, Academy, Community Policing, San Francisco Police, SFPD Details subject to City & County of San Francisco rules and updates. xsgimln See the hiring process and benefits links on the official posting for the most current information.