Police Officer - Palo Alto - City and County of San Francisco

    City and County of San Francisco
    City and County of San Francisco Palo Alto

    1 day ago

    Full time
    Description
    Police Officer — New Recruit (Entry-Level)

    If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.

    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 | | 
    Keywords (for job-board discoverability)

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

    Details subject to City & County of San Francisco rules and updates. xhqgsiq See the hiring process and benefits links on the official posting for the most current information.

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