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 |

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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.