Join the San Francisco Police Department!

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SWORN – ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICER

Join the highly respected San Francisco Police Department. And serve the citizens of one of the most beautiful cities in the world. From Fisherman’s Wharf to Golden Gate Park, From Nob Hill to the Tenderloin. Whether we’re on foot patrol, horseback, or in squad cars. Responding to emergencies or leading classes on public safety. We’d love to work with you in keeping our community safe.

$119,262* to $231,919**/year

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entry level

LATERAL

SWORN – LATERAL POLICE OFFICER

Do you have a current California (POST) certificate? We are looking for you. Join a premier law enforcement agency in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, San Francisco.

$122,694 to $231,919**/year
+ $25,000 Signing Bonus

(**Top Step with Retention)

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LATERAL

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See If You're Qualified

If you have questions about joining the San Francisco Police Department, use this form. One of our recruiters will reach out to you shortly. We look forward to hearing from you.

SFPD Recruitment Unit

(415) 837-7270

JoinSFPD@sfgov.org

First Name

Last Name

Phone Number

Are you 20 years old or older?

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

Do you possess a valid Driver’s License?

Have you been convicted of any felony or misdemeanor, which included a penalty of prohibiting ownership, possession or control of a firearm?

Have you been convicted of an offense involving domestic violence?

Have you graduated from a Police Academy?

Do you possess a valid POST BASIC Certificate?

Did you obtain your POST BASIC Certificate from outside of California?

Did you obtain the POST-approval letter that qualifies you to attend a Basic Course Waiver (BCW)?

Have you completed a Police Academy with at least 400 hours?

Do you possess at least 664 hours of general law enforcement training (including police academy)?

Do you possess at least 2 years of continuous full-time out-of-state patrol experience performing general law enforcement experience duties?

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SWORN – ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICER

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