Deputy Sheriff (Entry-Level) - San Francisco Sheriff ...

Clerically amended on August 6, 2025, to update Selection Procedures section. The Sanu00a0Francisco Sheriffu2019s Office works with the public, the criminal justice system, and community stakeholders to safeguard the lives, rights, and property of all people we serve. The Sheriffu2019s Office keeps people safe u2014 inside and outside the county jails, in the buildings we help protect, and in the communities we serve. We help domestic violence victims rebuild their lives. We provide mutual aid to our law enforcement partners in emergencies and natural disasters. We offer education and job training to support those leaving the justice system, which builds stronger, safer communities. Join theu00a0Sanu00a0Francisco Sheriff's Office As a Sanu00a0Francisco Deputy Sheriff, youu2019ll join a diverse workforce that helps protect public safety and enforce the law. Duties include: + Supervising people in Sanu00a0Francisco County Jails + Managing justice-involved people in alternatives to incarcerationu00a0 + Providing law enforcement services at high-profile public location This position requires shift work, weekend/holiday work and overtime.u00a0u00a0 The Sanu00a0Francisco Sheriffu2019s Office operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Deputy Sheriffs may be assigned to work various schedules, including day shift, swing shift, night shift, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Deputy Sheriffs work 8-hour or 10-hour shifts (or longer)u00a0and must be willing and able to respond, report, and mobilize as necessary. San Francisco offers desirable benefits and competitive salaryu00a0 Compensation Range: $93,002.00 - $118,768.00 Yearly 8302-Deputy Sheriff I City and County of San Francisco ( Appointment to class 8302u00a0Deputy Sheriff (Entry-Level)u00a0is for the period required to complete the POST Basic entry-level Academy. All appointees must satisfactorily complete a California Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Basic Academy and a Sheriffu2019s Office entry-level training program within the time prescribed by the Sheriffu2019s Office. u00a0Failure to successfully complete these requirements or failure to perform satisfactorily on the job will be cause for release from appointment. Appointees who have successfully completed a POST Basic Academyu00a0in class 8302u00a0Deputy Sheriff (Entry-Level)u00a0will advance to Class 8504 Deputy Sheriff (Academyu00a0Trained).u00a0 A probationary period of 2,080 scheduled hours [WKP] worked, including legal holiday pay [LHP] will be required upon advancement to Class 8504.u00a0 + AGE: Applicant must be at least 20 years old at the time of application and 21 years old at theu00a0time of appointment.u00a0 There is no maximum age limit. + JUDICIAL RECORD:u00a0Applicant must NOT have been: + Convicted of a felony; + Convicted of any misdemeanor that carries a penalty of prohibiting ownership, possession or control of a firearm; + Convicted of an offense involving domestic violence; or + Restricted from employment with the City & County of San Francisco. + DRIVER LICENSE:u00a0Applicant must possess and maintain a valid driver license at the time of appointment. + EDUCATION:u00a0Applicants must be a United States High School Graduate, or have passed a G.E.D. or the California High School Proficiency Examination, or have an AA or higher degree from au00a0United States accredited college or university.u00a0(Government Code 1031(e) () + EXPERIENCE:u00a0One (1) year (equivalent to 2,080 hours) of any verifiable and satisfactory work experience, or one (1) complete year of any verifiable course work from an accredited U.S. college or university (30 semester hours/45 quarter units), or an equivalent combination. APPLICATION: Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs areu00a0onlyu00a0accepted through an online process.u00a0 Applicants may be contacted by email about this announcement and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date.u00a0 Applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from @. Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file.u00a0 Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records.u00a0 Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please email at SELECTION PROCEDURES: Written Examination (100%) Applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be scheduled to take the Ergometrics REACT reading and writing test.u00a0The Ergometrics REACT reading and writing test is custody oriented. However, as stated in the position description, the San Francisco Sheriff's Office also has responsibilities including patrol, building security, court bailiff function, supervision of alternatives to incarceration, and enforcement of civil processes and criminal law.u00a0 A candidate's likelihood of success with regard to these additional responsibilities will be measured during the remainder of the selection process. Scheduling notifications will be issued via e-mail approximately 2 weeks prior to the test administration date. Test administration dates will be scheduled approximately every three months, as needed, or as capacity allows.u00a0 Applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be scheduled and notified by the City & County of San Francisco Department of Human Resources.u00a0 No inspection of questions and answers is allowed. There is a REACT Practice Test available online at The cost of the sample test is paid by credit card by the applicant. We do not accept POST PELLETB T-scores for this selection process. Eligible Listu00a0 Candidates who achieve a passing score on the written exam will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their scores.u00a0Candidatesu2019 names will remain on the eligible list for a maximum period of 24 months. Candidates who are on the eligible list and elect to re-test will be assigned their most recent test score.u00a0The Certification Rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be the Rule of the List.u00a0u00a0The number of refusals allowed is zero (0). Placement on the eligible list does not guarantee nor imply that you will be offered employment.u00a0 The City & County of San Francisco reserves the right to hire only the most suitably qualified candidates for this important position.u00a0u00a0The eligible list resulting from this examination will change as subsequent candidate scores are added to the list. Note that a candidateu2019s rank on the list will not change unless he or she re-tests and scores differently for the prior test.u00a0 After the eligible list is adopted, the Sheriffu2019s Office will administer the selection processes listed below to determine the most suitable candidates. + Physical Ability Test + Oral Interview + Background Investigation ( + Medical Examination These components will be administered approximately every three months, as needed or as capacity allows. Candidates will be scheduled and notified by the Sheriffu2019s Office. Important Information + Appeal Rights ( + Terms of Announcement + Information About the Hiring Process ( + Conviction History + Employee Benefits Overview (u00a0 + Equal Employment Opportunity ( + Disaster Service Worker + ADA Accommodation ( + Veterans Preference + Right to Work (to Work) + Copies of Application Documents + Diversity Statement (more-,Diversity Statement,-The City and) Any changes to your contact information (name, address, phone number, etc.) should be updated immediately. To update your contact information, go tou00a0Failure to maintain current contact information may result in loss of eligibility. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Amended: 09/25/2025 The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

Created: 2025-12-05