Entry-Level Police Officer - San Francisco Police Department (Q002) List: C00417

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The San Francisco Police Department is hiring Entry-Level Police Officers to promote public safety and serve the citizens of San Francisco. Officers perform a wide variety of duties, including patrol, responding to calls and emergencies, investigating crimes, engaging with the community, enforcing laws, preparing reports, and appearing in court. Applicants selected for hire must successfully complete a 26-week P.O.S.T. Basic Course Police Academy, followed by a 16-week field training program on patrol with varying shifts and a one-year probationary period. The selection process includes an application, a written examination (FrontLine National or PELLETB, with specified exemptions), a pass/fail physical ability test, an oral interview, a comprehensive background investigation, academy training, field training, and probation. The written examination is pass/fail; the oral interview assesses community involvement, interest and motivation, interpersonal skills, problem-solving, oral communication, and abilities not assessed by other examination components. Candidates who pass the required test components may be placed on an eligible list for up to 12 months; placement does not guarantee employment.

Requirements

Be a United States high school graduate, have passed a GED or California High School Proficiency Examination, or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited college or university; foreign-degree equivalency documentation must be provided when applicable.
Be at least 20 years old when taking the examination and at least 21 years old by appointment.
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license to operate an automobile at application and throughout the selection process.
Not have been convicted of a felony, convicted of an offense involving domestic violence, convicted of a misdemeanor that prohibits firearm ownership, possession, or control, or restricted from employment with the City and County of San Francisco.
Successfully pass the applicable written examination, physical ability test, oral interview, and comprehensive background investigation, unless a stated exemption or waiver applies.
Successfully complete the 26-week P.O.S.T. Basic Course Police Academy, 16-week field training program, and one-year probationary period if hired.
Provide all required documents for the background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the United States military.
Proficiency in a second language relevant to San Francisco communities.

Responsibilities

Prepare for work, receive assignment instructions, and inspect the patrol car, equipment, and weapons.
Patrol assigned districts on foot or in a patrol car; operate the vehicle's Mobile Video Terminal and radio; detect criminal activity; and communicate with the public.
Respond to calls for service, resolve disputes, admonish individuals, respond to accidents, and provide emergency first aid.
Conduct preliminary crime-scene investigations, search for suspects or evidence, interview suspects, witnesses, and victims, obtain case numbers, and obtain background information from dispatch or computer systems.
Promote community policing by speaking with merchants and residents, explaining laws and rights, attending community meetings, and participating in community-based programs.
Make arrests or detain suspects; pursue and chase suspects, establish perimeters, and coordinate with partners during pursuits.
Enforce traffic and parking violations.
Write reports, maintain records and logs, draw accident-scene diagrams, and complete forms.
Interact with supervisors, peers, and other department personnel.
Prepare for and participate in planned events; direct traffic, control crowds, and coordinate with city and state agencies to secure areas at events or crime scenes.
Prepare for and attend court, review reports and related documents, testify, and meet with the Assistant District Attorney about cases.
Perform related duties as required.