Academy Graduate Police Officer - San Francisco Police Department (Q002) C00419

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.

About the role

Police officers perform essential functions such as:

• Patrolling districts to prevent and detect crime
• Responding to calls for assistance
• Conducting criminal investigations
• Interacting with the community to build cooperation and support
• Pursuing and arresting suspects
• Enforcing traffic and parking laws
• Writing reports and maintaining records
• Working with superiors, peers, and others as a team
• Preparing for and participating in planned events
• Preparing for court and giving testimony
• Fulfilling other administrative duties when required

Requirements

• Possess a California POST Basic Academy completion certificate issued within the last three (3) years
• Be a U.S. High School Graduate or have passed a G.E.D., the California High School Proficiency Examination, or hold an AA or higher degree from an accredited U.S. college or university
• 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 (a valid California Driver License is required prior to hire)
• 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 of a firearm
  • Restricted from employment with the City and County of San Francisco

Applicants currently enrolled in a California POST Basic Academy are eligible to apply but will remain under General Waiver until graduation and submission of proof of completion.

Selection Process

• A copy of your POST Basic Academy completion certificate (including graduation date) must be submitted with your application.
• A background investigation will verify identity, education, employment history, criminal record, and credit history.
• An Oral Interview (100%) will assess community involvement, interest and motivation, interpersonal skills, problem solving, and oral communication skills.

Candidates who pass the Oral Interview will be placed on an eligible list for a maximum of 24 months. The Police Department may hire any candidate from this list ("Rule of List"). Placement on the list does not guarantee employment.

Candidates not selected after the background process may re-apply two years from the date of notification.