FullTime Police Officers

Police Officer — New Recruit (Entry-Level)

Department : San Francisco Police Department (Q002) | Location : San Francisco, CA | Status : Full-time, Permanent Civil Service

Application Window : Open & ongoing

Recruitment ID : X00018

Serve a world-class city with a highly respected department and strong community mission

Engage in community policing and support major city events

Enforce traffic and municipal laws; testify in court as needed

S. high school diploma / GED / CHSPE or AA or higher from a U.Valid license at application; California license by hire

no domestic-violence conviction; no misdemeanor prohibiting firearm ownership; Hiring Process (Overview)

Video 65, Writing 70, Reading 70 (each section must pass)

Bachelor’s degree or higher waives the written exam

Physical Ability Test (PAT) : Measures strength, endurance, aerobic capacity, balance

evaluates motivation, community focus, problem-solving, and communication

Retest Window : If not passed, you may retest in 90 days (PAT or OI)

Recent POST Academy Graduates : Written & PAT are waived; Apply online : SFPD Recruitment Unit — 1245 3rd St, 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158 | 415-837-7270 | JoinSFPD@sfgov.Police Officer, New Recruit, Entry-Level, PELLETB, FrontLine National, Academy, Community Policing, San Francisco Police, SFPD

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