LATERAL ENTRY PROGRAM
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.
Competitive salary commensurate with your POST Certificate and education. As of July 1, 2019, salaries are 6% higher for intermediate POST and 8% higher for advanced POST compared to basic POST. Salary will be consistent with the stipulations provided in the SFPD PPA Labor Agreement.
Retirement benefits: 3% of final compensation per year of service at age 58, with a maximum of 90% benefit based on years of service.
Retirement reciprocity is available for some law enforcement agencies.
10 paid vacation days a year during the first five years of service.
15 paid vacation days a year during the next 10 years of service.
20 paid vacation days a year after 15 years of service.
4 floating holidays.
13 paid sick days a year and several healthcare plans.
Bilingual pay and special assignment pay.
Opportunities for promotions and career development via transfer to specialized units, including:
SWAT Team
Specialist Team
Plainclothes Work
Investigations
Canine Unit
Training Division
Motorcycle Enforcement
Explosives Ordnance Disposal
Mounted Patrol
Airport Bureau
Youth Programs
Marine Unit
Department Policy Orientation/Training: Lateral officers will receive a 2-week accelerated training program
Effective July 1, 2024, eligible employees receive:
Javier Acosta
SFPD Recruiter
(415) 575-5875
javier.acosta@sfgov.org
If you wish to be placed on the Lateral interest list, please e-mail me the following information:
name
current and any former agencies
years of patrol experience
personal cell/email address
For Out-of-State Laterals:
Completion of the Basic Course Waiver process is an option for meeting California’s Regular Basic Course training requirement for out-of-state applicants. The Regular Basic Course is 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.
Basic Course Waiver Instructions and Process: https://post.ca.gov/basic-course-waiver-process
Basic Course Waiver Application: https://post.ca.gov/portals/0/post_docs/publications/2-267.pdf
Questions regarding the BCW process or application or the Specialized Basic Course Waiver (SIBC) process may be directed to Analyst Sarah Wilhelm at (916) 227-4254.
*$2,500 upon completion of Field Training Program (FTO); an additional $2,500 upon successful completion of the probation period.
**Candidates must possess a P.O.S.T. Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced certificate(s) at the time of application submittal.
Have Questions? Contact the San Francisco Police Department Recruitment Unit
1245 3rd Street, 5th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94158
Phone: 1-415-837-7270
Email: JoinSFPD@sfgov.org
