Police Recruiter (1250) - San Francisco Police Department

Job Description

Specific information regarding this recruitment process are listed below:

• Application Opening: June 26, 2026
• Application Deadline: Apply immediately, announcement may close any time after two weeks from posting date.
• Class & Compensation: $131,872.00 - $172,588.00
• Appointment Type: Temporary Exempt - This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.
• Work Location: SFPD Headquarters, 1245 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94158
• Work Schedule: This position may require occasional travel and extended work hours to support recruitment events, community outreach, and hiring activities

Key Responsibilities

• Police Officer Recruitment & Outreach
• Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective police officer candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Develop and execute recruitment strategies focused on increasing applications for Police Officer.
• Represent SFPD at career fairs, community events, colleges, universities, military transition programs, athletic organizations, and public safety recruitment events.
• Build partnerships with educational institutions, community organizations, veterans’ groups, and workforce development programs to create sustainable candidate pipelines.
• Deliver presentations promoting careers in law enforcement and the benefits of serving with the San Francisco Police Department.
• Develop targeted outreach campaigns designed to attract diverse and highly qualified candidates.
• Candidate Engagement & Hiring Process Navigation
• Monitor candidate progress through each stage of the hiring process and proactively address barriers that may impact candidate success.
• Maintain regular communication with applicants to improve engagement, reduce attrition, and increase hiring conversion rates.
• Aid candidates in understanding and preparing for the written examination, physical ability testing, oral interview, background investigation, and other onboarding requirements.
• Collaborate with Command staff, Sworn, and Civilian staff to understand workforce needs, provide recruitment updates, and recommend strategies to strengthen candidate pipelines.
• Recruitment Marketing & Employer Branding
• Create compelling recruitment materials that showcase career opportunities, compensation, specialized assignments, advancement opportunities, and community impact.
• Collaborate with sworn and professional staff to develop authentic recruitment messaging and candidate success stories.
• Evaluate recruitment trends and recommend innovative strategies to increase applicant volume and improve candidate quality.
• Data Analysis & Program Improvement
• Track applicant movement through the recruitment funnel and identify areas contributing to candidate drop-off.
• Analyze recruitment metrics including application volume, testing participation, background completion rates, academy appointments, and hiring outcomes.
• Develop reports and recommendations to improve recruitment effectiveness and hiring efficiency.
• Collaborate with background investigators, hiring staff, and command personnel to improve candidate experience and reduce time-to-hire.

Qualifications

• Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. AND
• Experience: Two (2) years of verifiable full-time professional-level experience in recruitment.
• Education Substitution: Additional years of experience as listed above may substitute for up to 2 years of the required degree on a year for year basis (30 semester/ 45 quarter units equals one year).
• Desired Qualifications:
• Experience recruiting, conducting outreach, or engaging communities within public safety, law enforcement, military, or other uniformed service environments.
• Strong ability to build relationships and engage effectively with diverse communities, including delivering presentations or representing an organization at public events.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems, recruitment analytics, or digital outreach tools to support data-informed recruitment strategies.