Patrolling their districts, responding to calls for service, conducting investigations, writing reports, pursuing and detaining suspects, and making arrests.
Participating in community policing programs.
Enforcing traffic and parking laws.
Preparing for and participating in planned events.
Preparing for and attending court.
Participating in self-development activities and attending training.
10 paid vacation days a year during the first five years of service.
15 paid vacation days a year during the next 10 years of service.
20 paid vacation days a year after 15 years of service.
4 floating holidays.
13 paid sick days a year and several healthcare plans.
Bilingual pay and special assignment pay.
Retirement benefits: 3% of final compensation per year of service at age 58, with a maximum of 90% benefit based on years of service.
All employees hired on or after January 10, 2009, will be required (pursuant to San Francisco Charter Section A8.432) to contribute 2% of pre-tax compensation to fund retiree healthcare. In addition, most employees are required to make a member contribution towards retirement, ranging from 7.5% – 13.25% of compensation. For more information on these provisions, please contact your departmental personnel officer.
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Have Questions? Contact the San Francisco Police Department Recruitment Unit
1245 3rd Street, 5th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94158
Phone: 1-415-837-7270
Email: JoinSFPD@sfgov.org
Competitive salary commensurate with your POST Certificate and education. As of July 1, 2019, salaries are 6% higher for intermediate POST and 8% higher for advanced POST compared to basic POST. Salary will be consistent with the stipulations provided in the SFPD PPA Labor Agreement.
Retirement benefits: 3% of final compensation per year of service at age 58, with a maximum of 90% benefit based on years of service.
Retirement reciprocity is available for some law enforcement agencies.
10 paid vacation days a year during the first five years of service.
15 paid vacation days a year during the next 10 years of service.
20 paid vacation days a year after 15 years of service.
4 floating holidays.
13 paid sick days a year and several healthcare plans.
Bilingual pay and special assignment pay.
Opportunities for promotions and career development via transfer to specialized units, including:
SWAT Team
Specialist Team
Plainclothes Work
Investigations
Canine Unit
Training Division
Motorcycle Enforcement
Explosives Ordnance Disposal
Mounted Patrol
Airport Bureau
Youth Programs
Marine Unit
Department Policy Orientation/Training: Lateral officers will receive a 2-week accelerated training program
Effective July 1, 2024, eligible employees receive:
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