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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.

Earn $112,398 to $164,164/year
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LATERAL
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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.

Earn $115,674 to $181,029*/year + $5,000 Signing Bonus
(*Includes retention pay)
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CIVILIAN – POLICE SERVICE AIDE

Every so often, we recruit a special class of employees. They are known as community police services aides. There are about 220 serving in the San Francisco Police Department. Along with about 20 community police services aide supervisors.

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RESERVE
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SWORN – RESERVE POLICE OFFICER

Are you interested in taking the first step? Discover an exciting career within the San Francisco Police Department. The SFPD Reserve Unit is seeking qualified community members. Who meet the standards to become a SFPD Reserve. SFPD invites you to consider a second career to serve and protect. Serve in a world-class city in the uniform of a world-class police department.

Are you interested in taking the first step? Discover an exciting career within the San Francisco Police Department. The SFPD Reserve Unit is seeking qualified community members. Who meet the standards to become a SFPD Reserve. SFPD invites you to consider a second career to serve and protect. Serve in a world-class city in the uniform of a world-class police department.

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CADET

CIVILIAN – POLICE CADETS

The Cadet program serves the City of San Francisco and its community. A Police Cadet is a future leader in the community. The program prepares you for a career in law enforcement by exposing them to police work.

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INTERN

CIVILIAN – POLICE INTERNS

The SFPD offers unpaid internships. Are you a college student? Explore your career options within law enforcement.

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PROFESSIONAL STAFF

Do you feel a calling to help protect your community? Are you dedicated to integrity, customer service and keeping San Francisco safe? The SFPD is seeking professionals looking for a career in law enforcement. SFPD has a wide range of positions. It's the place for a long (and exciting) career.

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OTHER CAREERS

CIVILIAN – OTHER JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Visit careers.sf.gov for information on other job opportunities. Or click the button below.

OTHER CAREERS

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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.

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