City and County of San Francisco
Police officer officer
City and County of San Francisco - Davis, California, United States, 95616
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Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants. Q002-Police Officer Permanent Civil Service What does this mean? Hours: Full-time Clerically amended on April 1, 2025, to reflect changes in retest waiting period for Oral Interview and Physical Ability Test (PAT). Join a highly respected Police Department and serve the citizens of one of the most beautiful cities in the country. San Francisco is a world-class city with a world-class police team. From Fisherman's Wharf to Golden Gate Park and from Nob Hill to the Tenderloin, whether we're on foot patrol, horseback, or in squad cars, responding to emergencies or leading classes on public safety, we'd love to work with you in keeping our community safe. Application Opening: Here's a Golden Opportunity, Become a San Francisco Police Officer! San Francisco Police Officers perform a wide variety of essential duties to promote safety with respect. inspects patrol car, equipment and weapons to ensure proper operation. # Patrols the district on foot or in patrol car; operates Mobile Video Terminal computer in patrol car; responds to accidents; and provides emergency first-aid. # and obtains background information from dispatch or the computer. # Promotes community policing; explains to citizens laws, ordinances, and their rights in resolving disputes; speaks to citizens in sector while on patrol; attends community meetings; and participates in community-based programs. # draws accident scene diagrams; Prepares for and attends court; reviews reports and other related documents; testifies in court; Applicants must be a United States High School Graduate, or have passed a G.Applicants must possess and maintain a valid driver license to operate an automobile at the time of application and throughout the selection process. Convicted of a felony; Convicted of an offense involving domestic violence; Convicted of any misdemeanor that carries a penalty of prohibiting ownership, possession or control or a firearm; Proficiency in a second language relevant to San Francisco communities Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores. For this recruitment, applicants may use either the a) FrontLine National Law Enforcement Examination administered by the National Testing Network (NTN) or the b) California POST PELLETB Exam. a) FrontLine National Law Enforcement Examination (NTN) To register visit: You will need to establish an account with NTN. Candidates with demonstrated financial hardship may submit a request to have the fee waived prior to test registration. See "Candidate FAQ #27" on the NTN website ( to learn more on how to apply for a fee waiver. There are three components to the FrontLine National exam: a video-based human relations test, a reading ability test, and a written language ability test. Video: 65
* Writing: 70
* b) Post Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) The PELLETB exam developed by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and measures reading comprehension and writing abilities. A copy of the documentation which includes the date of the POST test and score on valid agency letterhead must be submitted with your application. c) Bachelor's Degree or Higher
Candidates who completed a Bachelor's degree or higher will be waived from the written examination. A copy of your Bachelor's degree or higher diploma must be submitted with your application. Candidates who attain passing scores on the FrontLine National Exam or the PELLETB or have a Bachelor's degree or higher will be notified to take a Physical Ability Test (PAT) and an Oral Interview (OI). The PAT will assess physical abilities needed to perform essential police officer tasks and successfully complete academy training through four events. The OI will assess community involvement, interest and motivation, interpersonal skills, problem solving, oral communication skills and abilities not tested by other examination components. Candidates will be notified via email of their pass/fail status on the PAT and OI. All appeals must be filed in writing with the Department of Human Resources within five (5) calendar days of the administration of the examination component giving rise to the appeal. POST Academy Graduates who have completed a certified California POST Basic Academy within the last two (2) years are waived from the written exam and physical ability test. A copy of your POST Basic Academy completion certificate that includes the date of graduation must be submitted with your application. If you intended to apply as a lateral Q002 Police Officer applicant, please follow this link to submit an application: Lateral Q002 Police Officer Application. The Police Department has the option to hire any candidate on the eligible list ("Rule of List"). The Police Department will administer the remaining processes outlined below to determine who shall advance further in the hiring process and be considered for appointment. Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at .] All appeals must be filed in writing with the Department of Human Resources within five (5) calendar days of the administration of the examination component giving rise to the appeal. Veteran's Preference Copies of Application Documents Diversity Statement Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Follow instructions on the screen to begin the application process. To update your contact information, click here to go to your application. Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received. San Francisco Police Department Recruitment Unit
1245 3rd Street, 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158
Phone: 415-837-7270
twitter.facebook.If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the Public Safety Team by email at dhr-publicsafety@sfgov.The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants. Q002-Police Officer Permanent Civil Service What does this mean? Hours: Full-time Clerically amended on April 1, 2025, to reflect changes in retest waiting period for Oral Interview and Physical Ability Test (PAT). Join a highly respected Police Department and serve the citizens of one of the most beautiful cities in the country. San Francisco is a world-class city with a world-class police team. From Fisherman's Wharf to Golden Gate Park and from Nob Hill to the Tenderloin, whether we're on foot patrol, horseback, or in squad cars, responding to emergencies or leading classes on public safety, we'd love to work with you in keeping our community safe. Application Opening: Here's a Golden Opportunity, Become a San Francisco Police Officer! San Francisco Police Officers perform a wide variety of essential duties to promote safety with respect. inspects patrol car, equipment and weapons to ensure proper operation. # Patrols the district on foot or in patrol car; operates Mobile Video Terminal computer in patrol car; responds to accidents; and provides emergency first-aid. # and obtains background information from dispatch or the computer. # Promotes community policing; explains to citizens laws, ordinances, and their rights in resolving disputes; speaks to citizens in sector while on patrol; attends community meetings; and participates in community-based programs. # draws accident scene diagrams; Prepares for and attends court; reviews reports and other related documents; testifies in court; Applicants must be a United States High School Graduate, or have passed a G.Applicants must possess and maintain a valid driver license to operate an automobile at the time of application and throughout the selection process. Convicted of a felony; Convicted of an offense involving domestic violence; Convicted of any misdemeanor that carries a penalty of prohibiting ownership, possession or control or a firearm; Proficiency in a second language relevant to San Francisco communities Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores. For this recruitment, applicants may use either the a) FrontLine National Law Enforcement Examination administered by the National Testing Network (NTN) or the b) California POST PELLETB Exam. a) FrontLine National Law Enforcement Examination (NTN) To register visit: You will need to establish an account with NTN. Candidates with demonstrated financial hardship may submit a request to have the fee waived prior to test registration. See "Candidate FAQ #27" on the NTN website ( to learn more on how to apply for a fee waiver. There are three components to the FrontLine National exam: a video-based human relations test, a reading ability test, and a written language ability test. Video: 65
* Writing: 70
* b) Post Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) The PELLETB exam developed by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and measures reading comprehension and writing abilities. A copy of the documentation which includes the date of the POST test and score on valid agency letterhead must be submitted with your application. c) Bachelor's Degree or Higher
Candidates who completed a Bachelor's degree or higher will be waived from the written examination. A copy of your Bachelor's degree or higher diploma must be submitted with your application. Candidates who attain passing scores on the FrontLine National Exam or the PELLETB or have a Bachelor's degree or higher will be notified to take a Physical Ability Test (PAT) and an Oral Interview (OI). The PAT will assess physical abilities needed to perform essential police officer tasks and successfully complete academy training through four events. The OI will assess community involvement, interest and motivation, interpersonal skills, problem solving, oral communication skills and abilities not tested by other examination components. Candidates will be notified via email of their pass/fail status on the PAT and OI. All appeals must be filed in writing with the Department of Human Resources within five (5) calendar days of the administration of the examination component giving rise to the appeal. POST Academy Graduates who have completed a certified California POST Basic Academy within the last two (2) years are waived from the written exam and physical ability test. A copy of your POST Basic Academy completion certificate that includes the date of graduation must be submitted with your application. If you intended to apply as a lateral Q002 Police Officer applicant, please follow this link to submit an application: Lateral Q002 Police Officer Application. The Police Department has the option to hire any candidate on the eligible list ("Rule of List"). The Police Department will administer the remaining processes outlined below to determine who shall advance further in the hiring process and be considered for appointment. Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at .] All appeals must be filed in writing with the Department of Human Resources within five (5) calendar days of the administration of the examination component giving rise to the appeal. Veteran's Preference Copies of Application Documents Diversity Statement Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Follow instructions on the screen to begin the application process. To update your contact information, click here to go to your application. Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received. San Francisco Police Department Recruitment Unit
1245 3rd Street, 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158
Phone: 415-837-7270
twitter.facebook.If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the Public Safety Team by email at dhr-publicsafety@sfgov.The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.