Police Officer Entry Level

Position: Police Officer - New Recruit (Entry Level)
Location: Mount Hermon

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 : 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:

* Front Line 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 | |

Keywords (for job-board discoverability)
Police Officer, New Recruit, Entry-Level, PELLETB, Front Line 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.