Police Officer Entry Level

Police Officer — New Recruit (Entry-Level)

Department :
San Francisco Police Department (Q002)

San Francisco, CA

Full-time, Permanent Civil Service

• Salary Range : 115,778 – $147,472
• Exam Type :
  Continuous
• List Type :
  Entrance
• Rule :
  Rule of the List
• Application Window :
  Open & ongoing
• Recruitment  : X00018

• Competitive compensation with step progression
• Comprehensive City & County benefits
• Career growth across patrol, investigations, and specialized assignments
• Serve a world-class city with a highly respected department and strong community mission

• 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

• Education : U.S. high school diploma / GED / CHSPE, 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

• Written Exam (Pass / Fail) – choose one :
  Front Line National (NTN) with 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)

• 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.

Apply online : Click the “I’m Interested” button on the official posting and follow the instructions

SFPD Recruitment Unit — 1245 3rd St, 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158

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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.