Police Officer - New Recruit (Entry Level)

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  |  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.

Created: 2025-11-17