ENTRY-LEVEL POLICE OFFICERS
City and County of San Francisco
Mcclellan, CA
Temporary
Expires On: 02/15/2026
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Application Window: Open & ongoing
Recruitment ID: X00018
Serve a world-class city with a highly respected department and strong community mission
Engage in community policing and support major city events
Enforce traffic and municipal laws; testify in court as needed
S. high school diploma/GED/CHSPE or AA or higher from a U.Valid license at application; California license by hire
no domestic-violence conviction; no misdemeanor prohibiting firearm ownership; Hiring Process (Overview) Written Exam (Pass/Fail) choose one:
Video 65, Writing 70, Reading 70 (each section must pass)
Bachelors degree or higher waives the written exam
Physical Ability Test (PAT): Measures strength, endurance, aerobic capacity, balance
evaluates motivation, community focus, problem-solving, and communication
Retest Window: If not passed, you may retest in 90 days (PAT or OI)
Recent POST Academy Graduates: Written & xhqgsiq PAT are waived; Apply online: SFPD Recruitment Unit 1245 3rd St, 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158 | 415-837-7270 | (for job-board discoverability) Police Officer, New Recruit, Entry-Level, PELLETB, FrontLine National, Academy, Community Policing, San Francisco Police, SFPD
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