Police Officer - New Recruit (Entry Level) (Lockeford)

Police Officer New Recruit (Entry-Level)

Department:

San Francisco Police Department (Q002) |

Location:

San Francisco, CA |

Status:

Full-time, Permanent Civil Service

Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below. 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

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