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Police Officer - New Recruit (Entry Level)City and County of San Francisco • Aptos, CA, United States
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Police Officer - New Recruit (Entry Level)

Police Officer - New Recruit (Entry Level)

City and County of San Francisco • Aptos, CA, United States
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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 ID: 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:

  • FrontLine 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 | 415-837-7270 | JoinSFPD@

Keywords (for job-board discoverability)

Police Officer, New Recruit, Entry-Level, PELLETB, FrontLine National, Academy, Community Policing, San Francisco Police, SFPD

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