Police Officer Entry Level

Police Officer — New Recruit (Entry‑Level) Department:
San Francisco Police Department (Q002) |

Location:

San Francisco, CA | Status:
Full-time, Permanent Civil Service

• Salary Range: $115,778 – $147,472
• Exam Type:
  Continuous
• List Type:
  Entrance
• Rule:
  Rule of the List
• Application Window:
  Open & ongoing
• Recruitment : X00018

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Written Exam (Pass/Fail) — choose one:
  • Front Line 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.

Apply online:
Click the “I’m Interested” button on the official posting and follow the instructions.

SFPD Recruitment Unit – 1245 3rd St, 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158 | 415‑837‑7270 | JoinSFPD

See the hiring process and benefits links on the official posting for the most current information.