California POST Certified Police Officer

California POST Certified Police Officer Department: San Francisco Police Department (Q002 – Lateral)  |  Location: San Francisco, CA  |  Status: Full-time, Permanent Civil Service Why Join SFPD Exceptional compensation: $119,262–$192,072 base salary Signing bonus: $5,000 Retention pay: Starts at 5% after 5 years; up to 20% effective Jan 3, 2026 Superior pension: 3% @ 58 with a $262,500 pensionable cap Lifetime medical: Benefits after 20 years of service (multiple plan options) Generous time off: 2–4 weeks paid vacation (DOQ) + 4 floating holidays + 104 hours sick annually + every other weekend off Extra earning power: Department-coordinated off-duty overtime Additional incentives: Bilingual pay, shift differential, special assignment pay, and POST certification bonuses Who Should Apply (Minimum Requirement)Required: California POST certification (Basic/Intermediate/Advanced).Not currently CA POST-certified? Candidates trained outside California may qualify via a POST Basic Course Waiver (BCW). What You’ll Do Protect life and property through proactive patrol and rapid response Investigate crimes, gather evidence, make arrests, and write clear, thorough reports Engage in community policing and problem-solving partnerships Support major events and details; enforce traffic and municipal laws Career Growth: 80+ Specialized UnitsBuild deep expertise with no mandatory rotation. Sample units include: SWAT (Full-Time), Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Narcotics, Fugitive Recovery Crime Scene Investigations, Street Crime Units, Real-Time Crime Center Mounted, Marine, K-9, Motorcycle, Community Violence Reduction, Foot Beat Approximately 30% of sworn positions are promoted ranks. Details subject to City & County of San Francisco rules and updates.

Created: 2025-11-14