Lateral Police Officer - San Francisco Police Department

Lateral Police Officer

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• San Francisco Police Department (Q002) 1245 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94158, USA Full-timeExam Type : ContinuousJob Code and Title : Q002-Police Officer LateralFill Type : Permanent Civil ServiceCompany DescriptionJoin a highly respected Police Department and serve the citizens of one of the most beautiful cities in the country.

San Francisco is a world-class city with a world-class police team.

From Fisherman's Wharf to Golden Gate Park and from Nob Hill to the Tenderloin, whether we're on foot patrol, horseback, or in squad cars, responding to emergencies or leading classes on public safety, we'd love to work with you in keeping our community safe.

Job DescriptionApplication Opening : August 2024 to ContinuousCompensation Range : https : / / www.sanfranciscopolice.org / your-sfpd / careers / sworn-job-openings / salary-and-benefitsRecruitment ID : X00018The San Francisco Police Department is seeking Peace Officers with valid POST certification to join a highly respected police department and serve the citizens of one of the most beautiful cities in the country.

San Francisco Police Officers perform a wide variety of duties to promote public safety and security, prevent crime and enforce the law.

Police officers perform a number of essential functions.

For example, they patrol districts to prevent and detect crime; respond to calls for assistance; conduct criminal investigations; interact with the community to build cooperation and support; pursue and arrest suspects; enforce traffic and parking laws; write reports and maintain records; work with superiors, peers, and others as a team; prepare for and participate in planned events; prepare for court and give testimony; and fulfill other administrative duties when required.

This is much more than a job; it is an opportunity to build a career of which you can be proud.QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (please note that the following eligibility Requirements will be verified during Background Investigation)Certification : Hold a valid California POST (Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced) Certificate or Basic Course Waiver (BCW)Education : Applicants must be a U.S.

High School Graduate or have passed a G.E.D.

or the California High School Proficiency Examination or have an AA or higher degree from an accredited college or university in the United Stated.Age : Applicants must be at least 21 years of age by the time of appointment.Driver's License : Applicants must possess and maintain a valid driver license to operate an automobile at the time of application and throughout the selection process.

Possession of a valid California Driver License is required prior to the date of hire.Judicial Record : Applicants must NOT have been : Convicted of a felony;Convicted of an offense involving domestic violence;Convicted of any misdemeanor that carries a penalty of prohibiting ownership, possession or control or a firearm; orRestricted from employment with the City and County of San Francisco.

VERIFICATIONPOST Certificates or Basic Course Waiver must be submitted with your application.

Copies of certificates can be uploaded to your application.Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.Note : Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline.

Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.SELECTION PROCEDURES : Oral Interview (100%)The Oral Interview will assess community involvement, interest and motivation, interpersonal skills, problem solving, and oral communication skills.

The Oral Interview score will be used to place candidates on the eligible list.

Candidates will be notified via email of their pass / fail status on the Oral Interview.

Those that do not pass may request another opportunity to re-take the test no sooner than one (1) month from their previous attempt.In accordance with Civil Service Commission Rule 211.16.1, candidates may appeal the administration of the examination components.

All appeals must be filed in writing with the Department of Human Resources within five (5) calendar days of the administration of the examination component giving rise to the appeal.

A day that the Department of Human Resources is closed shall not be counted as the fifth (5th) calendar day.

Appeals shall be limited as defined in Rule 211.16.1 https : / / sfgov.org / civilservice / rule-211-examinationsEligible List / Certification Rule Candidates that pass the Oral Interview will have their names added to the eligible list.

Candidate names will remain on the list for a maximum period of 24 months.

The Police Department has the option to hire any candidate on the eligible list ("Rule of List").

Therefore, placement on this list neither guarantees nor implies that you will be offered employment.

The Police Department will administer the remaining processes outlined below to determine who shall advance further in the hiring process and be considered for appointment.Candidates that are not selected after the background process will be withdrawn from the eligible list and may re-apply two years from the date of their notification.Additional InformationTerms of Announcement and Appeal Rights : Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations.

[Note : The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at https : / / careers.smartrecruiters.com / CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1 / .]In accordance with Civil Service Commission Rule 211.16.1, candidates may appeal the administration of the examination components.

All appeals must be filed in writing with the Department of Human Resources within five (5) calendar days of the administration of the examination component giving rise to the appeal.

A day that the Department of Human Resources is closed shall not be counted as the fifth (5th) calendar day.

Appeals shall be limited as defined in Rule 211.16.1 SPECIAL NOTES : Important InformationInformation About the Hiring ProcessConviction HistoryEmployee Benefits Overview Equal Employment Opportunity Disaster Service WorkerADA AccommodationVeterans PreferenceRight to WorkCopies of Application DocumentsDiversity StatementHOW TO APPLYApplications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process.

Click on the "Apply Now" button on the top or bottom of this page.

Follow instructions on the screen to begin the application process.Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date.

To update your contact information, go to https : / / www.smartr.me / public / sign-in, Failure to maintain current contact information may result in loss of eligibility.Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter.

To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses @sfgov.org and @smartrecruiters.com).

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file.

Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records.

Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.For questions about the academy and selection process, you may contact the San Francisco Police Department Recruitment UnitRecruiter Javier Acosta Lateral Recruitment Liaison 1-415-575-5875 javier.acosta@sfgov.orgExam Analyst Information : If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please email Jen.Lo@sfgov.org.The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.

Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV / AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.