Police Officer - New Recruit (Entry Level)
City and County of San FranciscoBelmont, CA, United States7 days ago
Job type
- Full-time
- Permanent
Job descriptionCompetitive 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 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 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 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 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) 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. 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 | JoinSFPD@sfgov.org
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
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Minimum Qualifications
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Police Officer, New Recruit, Entry-Level, PELLETB, FrontLine National, Academy, Community Policing, San Francisco Police, SFPD
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