Out of State Lateral Police Officer - San Francisco ...

Join a highly respected Police Department and serve the citizens of one of the most beautiful cities in the country.u00a0San Francisco is a world-class city with a world-class police team. From Fishermanu2019s Wharf to Golden Gate Park and from Nob Hill to the Tenderloin, whether weu2019re on foot patrol, horseback, or in squad cars, responding to emergencies or leading classes on public safety, weu2019d love to work with you in keeping our community safe.u00a0 ---Job Description---u00a0 Application Opening: April 2026 to Continuous Compensation Range:u00a0 Recruitment ID: C00444 The San Francisco Police Department is seeking Peace Officers with valid POST certification to join a highly respected police department and serve the citizens of one of the most beautiful cities in the country.u00a0 San Francisco Police Officers perform a wide variety of duties to promote public safety and security, prevent crime and enforce the law.u00a0 Police officers perform a number of essential functions.u00a0 For example, they patrol districts to prevent and detect crime; respond to calls for assistance; conduct criminal investigations; interact with the community to build cooperation and support; pursue and arrest suspects; enforce traffic and parking laws; write reports and maintain records; work with superiors, peers, and others as a team; prepare for and participate in planned events; prepare for court and give testimony; and fulfill other administrative duties when required.u00a0 This is much more than a job; it is an opportunity to build a career of which you can be proud.u00a0 =====u00a0 Please note that the following eligibility requirements will be verified during Background Investigation. + Successful completion of a 400-hour minimum basic general law enforcement training course certified or approved by California POST or a similar standards agency of another state + u00a0At least 664 hours of general law enforcement training (including basic course) + At least two years of continuous full-time out-of-state patrol experience performing general law enforcement experience duties with an agency as defined in Commission Regulation 1001. Experience must have been acquired subsequent to the completion of basic training. + Please note: deputies with corrections experience only,u00a0federal police officers in Policeu00a0Series 0083, and military policeu00a0do not qualify u00a0 + No more than a six-year break from the applicant's lastu00a0peace officer employment prior to the date of the application u00a0 + Attestation that the applicant is leaving/has left their previous law enforcement employer(s) in good standing + Education:u00a0 Applicants must be a United States High School Graduate, or have passed a G.E.D. or the California High School Proficiency Examination, or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited college or university in accordance with (Government Code 1031(e)). + A foreign college or university degree may be evaluated for equivalency by a credential evaluation service holding membership in the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE), and the evaluation equivalency must be provided at the time of application. + Age: Applicants must be at least 21 years of age by the time of appointment. + Driveru2019s License: Applicants must possess and maintain a valid driver license to operate an automobile at the time of application and throughout the selection process. Possession of a valid California Driver License is required prior to the date of hire. + Judicial Record: Applicants must NOT have been: + Convicted of a felony; + Convicted of an offense involving domestic violence; + Convicted of any misdemeanor that carries a penalty of prohibiting ownership, possession or control or a firearm; or + Restricted from employment with the City and County of San Francisco.u00a0 VERIFICATION Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Note:u00a0Falsifying oneu2019s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.u00a0 SELECTION PROCEDURES: Oral Interview (100%) The Oral Interview will assess community involvement, interest and motivation, interpersonal skills, problem solving, and oral communication skills. The Oral Interview score will be used to place candidates on the eligible list.u00a0 Candidates will be notified via email of their pass/fail status on the Oral Interview. Those that do not pass may request another opportunity to re-take the test no sooner than one (1) month from their previous attempt. Eligible List / Certification Rule Candidates that pass the Oral Interview will have their names added to the eligible list. Candidate names will remain on the list for a maximum period of 12 months. The Police Department has the option to hire any candidate on the eligible list (u201cRule of Listu201d). Therefore, placement on this list neither guarantees nor implies that you will be offered employment. The Police Department will administer the remaining processes outlined below to determine who shall advance further in the hiring process and be considered for appointment. Candidates that are not selected after the background process will be withdrawn from the eligible list and may re-apply one year from the date of their notification. Next Steps Upon successful completion of the Oral Board interview, applicants MUST begin the Basic Course Waiver Application (.u00a0 Once step 2 of the process is met and you're approved (Official Letter received from POST) to take POST-certified Requalification course, only then will you be invited to the Backgrounds phase of the testing process Out-of-state applicants may meetu00a0California'su00a0Regular Basic Course (u00a0(academy)u00a0training requirement by completingu00a0the Basic Course Waiver process. Theu00a0Regular Basic Course (u00a0is the training requirement for POST-program city police officers, sheriff's deputies, marshals, district attorney investigators, campus police officers, park police, Level I reserve peace officers and a few miscellaneous peace officer positions identified in the California Penal Code. Questions regarding the BCW process and application processu00a0may be directed to the Basic Course Waiver unit at (916) 227-3915 or.u00a0 ---Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights---u00a0 Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at In accordance with Civil Service Commission Rule 211.16.1, candidates may appeal the administration of the examination components. All appeals must be filed in writing with the Department of Human Resources within five (5) calendar days of the administration of the examination component giving rise to the appeal.u00a0A day that the Department of Human Resources is closed shall not be counted as the fifth (5th) calendar day.u00a0u00a0Appeals shall be limited as defined in Rule 211.16.1u00a0 ( SPECIAL NOTES: Important Information + Information About the Hiring Process ( + Conviction History + Employee Benefits Overviewu00a0 (u00a0 + Equal Employment Opportunity (u00a0 + Disaster Service Worker ( + ADA Accommodation + Veterans Preference ( + Right to Work + Copies of Application Documents ( + Diversity Statement HOW TO APPLY Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Click on the

Created: 2026-05-02