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About the Role
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. Police Officers perform a wide variety of duties to promote public safety and security, prevent crime and enforce the law. This 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)
- 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
- Be 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
- Possession of a valid California Driver License is required prior to the date of hire
- 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
- POST Certificates or Basic Course Waiver must be submitted with your application
- Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco
- All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline
- Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores
Skills
- Community involvement
- Interest and motivation
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem solving
- Oral communication skills
Location
- San Francisco
Work Type
- Permanent Civil Service
- Continuous
Experience Level
- Lateral
Education Level
- High School Graduate
- GED
- California High School Proficiency Examination
- AA degree
- Higher degree
Salary/Compensations
- https://www.sanfranciscopolice.org/your-sfpd/careers/sworn-job-openings/salary-and-benefits
Benefits
- Employee Benefits Overview
About the Company
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.