Police Officer Entry Level

Position: Police Officer - New Recruit (Entry Level)
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 |    |   JoinSFPD
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.