Job Description
Police Officer — New Recruit (Entry-Level)
Department:
San Francisco Police Department (Q002) |
Location:
San Francisco, CA |
Status:
Full-time, Permanent Civil Service
Application Window:
Open & ongoing
Recruitment ID:
X00018
Serve a world-class city
with a highly respected department and strong community mission
Engage in community policing and support major city events
Enforce traffic and municipal laws; testify in court as needed
S. high school diploma/GED/CHSPE
or
AA or higher from a U.Valid license at application; California license by hire
no domestic-violence conviction; no misdemeanor prohibiting firearm ownership; Hiring Process (Overview)
Video 65, Writing 70, Reading 70 (each section must pass)
Bachelor’s degree or higher waives the written exam
Physical Ability Test (PAT):
Measures strength, endurance, aerobic capacity, balance
evaluates motivation, community focus, problem-solving, and communication
Retest Window:
If not passed, you may retest in 90 days
(PAT or OI)
Recent POST Academy Graduates:
Written & PAT are waived; Apply online:
SFPD Recruitment Unit — 1245 3rd St, 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158 | 415-837-7270 |
JoinSFPD@sfgov.Police Officer, New Recruit, Entry-Level, PELLETB, FrontLine National, Academy, Community Policing, San Francisco Police, SFPD
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Job Details
Posted Date:
March 7, 2026
Job Type:
Retail
Location:
Antelope, California, United States
Company:
City and County of San Francisco
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