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

City and County of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA
Onsite

About The Position

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
  • 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
  • At least 21 years of age by the time of appointment
  • Possess and maintain a valid driver license to operate an automobile at the time of application and throughout the selection process
  • NOT have been convicted of a felony
  • NOT have been convicted of an offense involving domestic violence
  • NOT have been convicted of any misdemeanor that carries a penalty of prohibiting ownership, possession or control or a firearm
  • NOT be restricted from employment with the City and County of San Francisco
  • Submit a copy of your POST Basic Academy completion certificate that includes the date of graduation with your application

Nice To Haves

  • Applicants currently enrolled in a California POST Basic Academy are eligible to apply and participate in the selection process.

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Fulfill other administrative duties when required

Benefits

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