Academy Graduate Police Officer - San Francisco Police Department (Q002)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

(please note that the following eligibility Requirements will be verified during Background Investigation)

Certification:   Possess a California POST Basic Academy completion certificate issued within the last three (3) years*

Education:  Applicants must be a U.S. High School Graduate or have passed a G.E.D. or the California High School Proficiency Examination or have an AA or higher degree from an accredited college or university in the United States in accordance with (

Government Code 1031(e)

Age: Applicants must be at least 21 years of age by the time of appointment.

SELECTION PROCEDURES:

Oral Interview (100%)

The Oral Interview will assess community involvement, interest and motivation, interpersonal skills, problem solving, and oral communication skills. The Oral Interview score will be used to place candidates on the eligible list.

Candidates will be notified via email of their pass/fail status on the Oral Interview. Those that do not pass may request another opportunity to re-take the test no sooner than thirty (30) days from their previous attempt.

Candidates that pass the Oral Interview will have their names added to the eligible list. Candidate names will remain on the list for a maximum period of 24 months.

Eligible List Rankings

Join a highly respected Police Department and serve the residents and visitors of one of the most beautiful cities in the country. San Francisco is a world-class city with a world-class police team. From Fisherman’s Wharf to Golden Gate Park and from Nob Hill to China Town, whether we’re on foot patrol, 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.

The San Francisco Police Department is seeking POST Academy Graduates who have completed a certified California POST Basic Academy within the last three (3) years.  San Francisco Police Officers perform a wide variety of duties to promote public safety and security, prevent crime and enforce the law.  Police officers perform a number of essential functions.  For example, they patrol districts to prevent and detect crime; respond to calls for assistance; conduct criminal investigations; interact with the community to build cooperation and support; pursue and arrest suspects; enforce traffic and parking laws; write reports and maintain records; work with superiors, peers, and others as a team; prepare for and participate in planned events; prepare for court and give testimony; and fulfill other administrative duties when required.  This is much more than a job; it is an opportunity to build a career of which you can be proud.

Clerically Amended on March 16, 2026

Application Opening: September 23, 2025 to Continuous

Recruitment ID: X00018