- Salary Range: $115,778 – $147,472
- Exam Type: Continuous | List Type: Entrance | Rule: Rule of the List
- Application Window: Open & ongoing
- Recruitment ID: X00018
- 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
- 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 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
- 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
- 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
- Questions? SFPD Recruitment Unit — 1245 3rd St, 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA | |
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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 ...
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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 ...
Corte Madera $115,778 - $147,472 (USD) per year6 days ago
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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 ...
Larkspur $115,778 - $147,472 (USD) per year6 days ago
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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 ...
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Mill Valley $8,701 - $10,577 (USD)1 week ago
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Ross $115,778 - $147,472 (USD) per year6 days ago
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The Mill Valley Police Department is hiring Lateral Police Officers, Academy Graduates, and/or Academy Attendees. Applicants MUST provide verification of enrollment in academy class if applying as 'Academy Attendee.' · SALARY | BENEFITS | BONUS · Salary: $8,701 - $10,577 (DOE)/Mo ...
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Sausalito $7,218 - $9,673 (USD)1 month ago
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Fairfax6 days ago
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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 ...
Richmond $110,000 - $150,000 (USD) per year6 days ago
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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 ...
San Anselmo $115,778 - $147,472 (USD) per year6 days ago
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Police Officer - San Quentin - City and County of San Francisco
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
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