Q002-Police Officer

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Clerically amended on December 23, 2024, to reflect changes for the Written Examination.

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.

Application Opening : November 1, 2022 to Continuous

Here’s a Golden Opportunity, Become a San Francisco Police Officer!

San Francisco Police Officers perform a wide variety of essential duties to promote safety with respect. This is much more than a job; it is an opportunity to build a career of which you can be proud.

Essential Duties

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code / class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

• Prepares for work; receives instruction from platoon commander regarding assignment (beat) and / or specific patrol targets during daily line-up; inspects patrol car, equipment and weapons to ensure proper operation.
• Patrols the district on foot or in patrol car; operates Mobile Video Terminal computer in patrol car; operates radio; detects criminal activity; and communicates with the public.
• Responds to call for service; resolves disputes; admonishes individuals; responds to accidents; and provides emergency first-aid.
• Conducts investigations; conducts a preliminary investigation at the scene of a crime; searches area for suspects or evidence; interviews suspects, witnesses and victims; obtains case numbers; and obtains background information from dispatch or the computer.
• Promotes community policing; speaks to merchants regarding potential problems in the area; explains to citizens laws, ordinances, and their rights in resolving disputes; speaks to citizens in sector while on patrol; attends community meetings; and participates in community-based programs.
• Makes arrests and / or detains suspects.
• Pursues suspects; chases suspects; sets up perimeters; and communicates with partner to coordinate chase.
• Enforces traffic and parking violations.
• Writes reports; keeps records; draws accident scene diagrams; completes forms and maintains logs.
• Interacts with superiors, peers, and other department personnel.
• Prepares and participates in planned events; stands and directs traffic at accident scenes, demonstrations, or planned events; controls crowds; cooperates with other city and state agencies to secure area at planned event or crime scene.
• Prepares for and attends court; reviews reports and other related documents; testifies in court; meets with the Assistant District Attorney to discuss cases.
• Performs related duties as required.

How to qualify

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Convicted of a felony;

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

Written Exam (Pass / Fail)

For this recruitment, applicants may use either the a) FrontLine National Law Enforcement Examination administered by the National Testing Network (NTN) or the b) California POST PELLETB Exam. Either exam is pass / fail with the minimum scores posted below.

a) FrontLine National Law Enforcement Examination (NTN)

You will need to establish an account with NTN. A fee is required to take the FrontLine National examination. Candidates with demonstrated financial hardship may submit a request to have the fee waived prior to test registration.

There are three components to the FrontLine National exam : a video-based human relations test, a reading ability test, and a written language ability test. The passing scores are :

Candidates must pass each test independently. The scores are not averaged.

b) Post Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB)

The PELLETB exam developed by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and measures reading comprehension and writing abilities.

Applicants who have taken the POST written within the last two years and have achieved a t-score of 42 or higher will also be exempt from the written examination.

c) Bachelor’s Degree or Higher

Candidates who completed a Bachelor’s degree or higher will be waived from the written examination.

Candidates who attain passing scores on the FrontLine National Exam or the PELLETB or obtained a Bachelor’s degree or higher will be notified to take a Physical Ability Test (PAT) and an Oral Interview (OI).

Physical Ability Test (Pass / Fail)

The PAT will assess physical abilities needed to perform essential police officer tasks and successfully complete academy training through four events.

Oral Interview (100%)

The OI will assess community involvement, interest and motivation, interpersonal skills, problem solving, oral communication skills and abilities not tested by other examination components.

Candidates will be notified via email of their pass / fail status on the PAT and OI. Those that do not pass may request another opportunity to re-take the test no sooner than one (1) month [30 calendar days] from their previous attempt.

POST Academy Graduates who have completed a certified California POST Basic Academy within the last two (2) years are waived from the written exam and physical ability test.

Eligible List / Certification Rule

Candidates who pass all test components (i.e., Written Exam, Physical Ability Test and Oral Interview) will have their names added to the eligible list. Candidate names will remain on the list for a maximum period of 24 months.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Click on the "I’m Interested" button on the top or bottom of this page. Follow instructions on the screen to begin the application process.

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date.

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.

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