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Police Officer - San Francisco Police Department (Q002)
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission | |
United States, California, San Francisco | |
June 28, 2023 | |
Company Description
Clerically amended on April 14, 2023 to reflect changes in the Minimum Qualifications 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. Compensation Range: Recruitment ID: X00018 Job DescriptionHere'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
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS(please note that the following eligibility Requirements will be verified during Background Investigation)
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS(the stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring).
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at Note: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. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores. SELECTION PROCEDURES: Written Exam (Pass/Fail) a) FrontLine National Law Enforcement Examination (NTN) To register visit: 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. See "Candidate FAQ #27" on the NTN website (https://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/faqs.cfm) to learn more on how to apply for a fee waiver. 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: * Video: 65 Candidates must pass each test independently. The scores are not averaged. Please note that the Public Safety Job Suitability Assessment on the NTN website is a two-component online test and you must complete both parts. b) Post Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) 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. A copy of the documentation which includes the date of the POST test and score on valid agency letterhead must be submitted with your application. Candidates that attain passing scores on the FrontLine National Exam or the PELLETB will be notified to take a Physical Ability Test (PAT) and an Oral Interview (OI). Physical Ability Test (Pass/Fail) Oral Interview (100%) 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 3 months from their previous attempt. In accordance with Civil Service Commission Rule 211.16.1, candidates may appeal the administration of the examination components. All appeals must be filed in writing with the Department of Human Resources within five (5) calendar days of the administration of the examination component giving rise to the appeal. A day that the Department of Human Resources is closed shall not be counted as the fifth (5th) calendar day. Appeals shall be limited as defined in Rule 211.16.1 https://sfgov.org/civilservice/rule-211-examinations Candidates must pass each of the selection components unless otherwise noted on the announcement.The Department reserves the right to waive selection components for individuals based on prior experience or certification. Eligible List / Certification Rule Candidates that are not selected after the background process will be withdrawn from the eligible list and may re-apply two years from the date of their notification. Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights: In accordance with Civil Service Commission Rule 211.16.1, candidates may appeal the administration of the examination components. All appeals must be filed in writing with the Department of Human Resources within five (5) calendar days of the administration of the examination component giving rise to the appeal.A day that the Department of Human Resources is closed shall not be counted as the fifth (5th) calendar day. SPECIAL NOTES: Important Information HOW TO APPLY 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. To update your contact information, go to, Failure to maintain current contact information may result in loss of eligibility. Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records.Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received. For questions about the academy and selection process, you may contact the Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst at Jennifer Bushmanby telephone at 415-551-8911 or by email at CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine.Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible. 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. |