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Police Officer - New Recruit (Entry Level)City and County of San Francisco • Capay, CA, US
Police Officer - New Recruit (Entry Level)

Police Officer - New Recruit (Entry Level)

City and County of San Francisco • Capay, CA, US
13 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

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

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  |  JoinSFPD@sfgov.org
  • 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. See the hiring process and benefits links on the official posting for the most current information.

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