Job Description

Police Officer New Recruit (Entry-Level)

Department: San Francisco Police Department (Q002) | Location: San Francisco, CA | Status: Full-time, Permanent Civil Service 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 Youll 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
• Drivers 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: Bachelors 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; youll take the Oral Interview to be placed on the eligible list.

How to Apply

• Apply online: Click the Im 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 | JoinSFPD@sfgov.org

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. See the hiring process and benefits links on the official posting for the most current information.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Part time,

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