Q002-Police Officer

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Department: Police
Job class: Q002-Police Officer
Salary range: $ - $
Role type: Permanent Civil Service
Hours: Full-time
Exam type: Continuous
Rule: Rule of the List
List type: Entrance

Clerically amended on December 1, 2025 to reflect updated NTN passing video score.

Join a highly respected Police Department and serve the citizens of one of the most beautiful cities in the country. San Francisco is a world‑class city with a world‑class police team. From Fisherman’s Wharf to Golden Gate Park and from Nob Hill to the Tenderloin, whether we’re on foot patrol, horseback, in squad cars, responding to emergencies, or leading classes on public safety, we’d love to work with you in keeping our community safe.

Application Opening: Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Salary Range:

Recruitment : X00018

Here’s a Golden Opportunity, Become a San Francisco Police Officer!

San Francisco Police Officers perform a wide variety of essential duties to promote safety with respect. This is much more than a job; it is an opportunity to build a career of which you can be proud.

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 209, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

• Prepares for work; receives instruction from platoon commander regarding assignment (beat) and/or specific patrol targets during daily line‑up; inspects patrol car, equipment and weapons to ensure proper operation.
• Patrols the district on foot or in patrol car; operates Mobile Video Terminal computer in patrol car; operates radio; detects criminal activity; and communicates with the public.
• Responds to call for service; resolves disputes; admonishes individuals; responds to accidents; and provides emergency first‑aid.
• Conducts investigations; conducts a preliminary investigation at the scene of a crime; searches area for suspects or evidence; interviews suspects, witnesses and victims; obtains case numbers; and obtains background information from dispatch or the computer.
• Promotes community policing; speaks to merchants regarding potential problems in the area; explains to citizens laws, ordinances, and their rights in resolving disputes; speaks to citizens in sector while on patrol; attends community meetings; and participates in community‑based programs.
• Makes arrests and/or detains suspects.
• Pursues suspects; chases suspects; sets up perimeters; and communicates with partner to coordinate chase.
• Enforces traffic and parking violations.
• Writes reports; keeps records; draws accident scene diagrams; completes forms and maintains logs.
• Interacts with superiors, peers, and other department personnel.
• Prepares and participates in planned events; stands and directs traffic at accident scenes, demonstrations, or planned events; controls crowds; cooperates with other city and state agencies to secure area at planned event or crime scene.
• Prepares for and attends court; reviews reports and other related documents; testifies in court; meets with the Assistant District Attorney to discuss cases.
• Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (The following eligibility requirements will be verified during the Background Investigation.)

• Education
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  Applicants must be a United States High School Graduate, or have passed a G.E.D. or the California High School Proficiency Examination, or have an AA or higher degree from a United States accredited college or university in accordance with Government Code 1031(e).
• Age
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  Applicants must be at least 20 years old when they take the examination and at least 21 years of age by the time of appointment. (Civil Service Rule 210.10)
• Driver’s License
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  Applicants must possess and maintain a valid driver license to operate an automobile at the time of application and throughout the selection process.
• Judicial Record
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  Applicants must NOT have been:
  • Convicted of a felony;
  • Convicted of an offense involving domestic violence;
  • Convicted of any misdemeanor that carries a penalty of prohibiting ownership, possession or control of a firearm;…