Police Officer — New Recruit (Entry-Level)
If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application. 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 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. xevrcyc See the hiring process and benefits links on the official posting for the most current information.
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