Police Officer - New Recruit (Entry Level)

Company: City and County of San Francisco
Location: Kentfield
Posted on: March 8, 2026

Job Description:

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@sfgov.org 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. See the hiring process and benefits links on the official posting for the most current information.

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