Entry-Level Police OfficerCity and County of San Francisco • Oakland, CA, United States
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Entry-Level Police Officer
City and County of San Francisco • Oakland, CA, United States
23 days ago
Job type
- Full-time
- Permanent
Job descriptionAttractive compensation with opportunities for progression Comprehensive benefits offered by the City & County (details available in the Employee Benefits Overview) Opportunities for career advancement in patrol, investigations, and specialized units Serve a vibrant city within a respected department committed to community service Safeguard life and property through proactive patrolling and rapid response to incidents Address calls for service, provide first aid, and de-escalate conflicts Investigate various crimes, gather evidence, conduct witness interviews, and write thorough reports Participate in community policing initiatives and support major city events Uphold traffic and municipal regulations; testify in court when required Education : Must possess a U.S. high school diploma, GED, CHSPE, or an associate degree or higher from an accredited institution Age : Must be 20 years old to take the test and 21 years old by appointment Driver's License : Valid driver's license required at application; California license must be obtained before hire Background : No felony convictions; no domestic violence convictions; no misdemeanors that disqualify from firearm ownership; must meet eligibility for employment with CCSF FrontLine National (NTN) : Minimum passing scores are Video 65, Writing 70, and Reading 70 (each section must be passed) POST PELLETB : A passing score of T-score 42 from a written exam taken within the last 2 years meets this requirement Degree Waiver : A bachelor's degree or higher waives the written exam requirement Physical Ability Test (PAT) : Assessments will evaluate strength, endurance, aerobic capacity, and balance Oral Interview (OI) : Determines exam score based on motivation, community focus, problem-solving, and communication skills Eligible List : Successful candidates will be placed on an eligibility list valid for up to 24 months Retesting Period : Candidates who do not pass may retest after 90 days for PAT or OI Recent POST Academy Graduates : Those who completed a CA POST Basic Academy within the last 2 years will have the written exam and PAT waived, needing only to take the Oral Interview to be eligible. Apply online : Click the
Position : Entry-Level Police Officer
Department : San Francisco Police Department (Q002) | Status : Full-time, Permanent Civil Service
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- 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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