City and County of San Francisco
Police Officer - New Recruit (Entry Level)
City and County of San Francisco, El Verano, California, us, 95433
Police Officer — New Recruit (Entry-Level)
Department:
San Francisco Police Department (Q002)
|
Location:
San Francisco, CA
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Status:
Full-time, Permanent Civil Service
Quick Facts
Salary Range:
$115,778 – $147,472
Exam Type:
Continuous
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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
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415-837-7270
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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.
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.