About the position
Join a highly respected Police Department and serve the citizens 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 the Tenderloin, whether we're on foot patrol, horseback, 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 Peace Officers with valid POST certification to join a highly respected police department and serve the citizens of one of the most beautiful cities in the country. 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.
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
Requirements
- Hold a valid California POST (Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced) Certificate or Basic Course Waiver (BCW)
- 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 of a firearm
- Not be restricted from employment with the City and County of San Francisco
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Training and development opportunities
