Police Officer - New Recruit (Entry Level)
Company: City and County of San Francisco
Location: San Jose
Posted on: March 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Police Officer — New Recruit (Entry-Level) Department: San
Francisco Police Department (Q002) | Location: San Francisco, CA |
Status: Full-time, Permanent Civil ServiceQuick Facts Salary Range:
$115,778 – $147,472Exam Type: Continuous | List Type: Entrance |
Rule: Rule of the ListApplication Window: Open & ongoingRecruitment
ID: X00018Why Join SFPD Competitive compensation with step
progressionComprehensive City & County benefits (see Employee
Benefits Overview)Career growth across patrol, investigations, and
specialized assignmentsServe a world-class city with a highly
respected department and strong community missionWhat You'll Do
Protect life and property through proactive patrol and rapid
responseHandle calls for service; provide first aid; resolve
disputesInvestigate crimes; collect evidence; interview witnesses;
prepare clear reportsEngage in community policing and support major
city eventsEnforce traffic and municipal laws; testify in court as
neededMinimum Qualifications Education: U.S. high school
diploma/GED/CHSPE or AA or higher from a U.S. accredited
college/universityAge: At least 20 to test and 21 by
appointmentDriver's License: Valid license at application;
California license by hireBackground: No felony; no
domestic-violence conviction; no misdemeanor prohibiting firearm
ownership; not restricted from CCSF employmentHiring 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 requirementDegree Waiver:
Bachelor's degree or higher waives the written examNext
StepsPhysical Ability Test (PAT): Measures strength, endurance,
aerobic capacity, balanceOral Interview (OI): 100% of exam score;
evaluates motivation, community focus, problem-solving, and
communicationEligible 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 WaiversRecent 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
instructionsQuestions? SFPD Recruitment Unit — 1245 3rd St, 5th
Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158 | 415-837-7270 |
JoinSFPD@sfgov.orgKeywords (for job-board discoverability) Police
Officer, New Recruit, Entry-Level, PELLETB, FrontLine National,
Academy, Community Policing, San Francisco Police, SFPDDetails
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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