City and County of San Francisco
Police Officer - New Recruit (Entry Level)
City and County of San Francisco, El Cerrito, California, United States, 94530
Police Officer — New Recruit (Entry-Level)
If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application. Department:
San Francisco Police Department (Q002)
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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
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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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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. xmvmafu See the hiring process and benefits links on the official posting for the most current information.
If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application. 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
|
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. xmvmafu See the hiring process and benefits links on the official posting for the most current information.