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City And County Of San Francisco

Police Officer - New Recruit (Entry Level)

City And County Of San Francisco, Aptos, California, us, 95001

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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 Youll 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

* Drivers 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: Bachelors 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; youll take the Oral Interview to be placed on the eligible list.

How to Apply

* Apply online: Click the Im 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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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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