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

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

17h

About The Position

Clerically Amended on March 16, 2026 Application Opening: September 23, 2025 to Continuous Recruitment ID: X00018 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.

Requirements

Possess a California POST Basic Academy completion certificate issued within the last three (3) years
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)
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age by the time of appointment.
Applicants must possess and maintain a valid driver license to operate an automobile at the time of application and throughout the selection process.
Possession of a valid California Driver License is required prior to the date of hire.
Applicants must NOT have been: Convicted of a felony; Convicted of an offense involving domestic violence; Convicted of any misdemeanor that carries a penalty of prohibiting ownership, possession or control or a firearm; or Restricted from employment with the City and County of San Francisco.