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.

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