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SF Hiring Freeze Does Not Include SFPD Officers
Entry Level Police Officer:
$115,778 to $164,164*/year
(*Starting on Day 1 of the Academy)
Lateral Police Officer:
$119,132 to $186,460*/year + $5,000 Signing Bonus
(*Includes retention pay)
careers
entry level
SWORN – ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICER
Join the highly respected San Francisco Police Department. And serve the citizens of one of the most beautiful cities in the world. From Fisherman’s Wharf to Golden Gate Park, 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.
Earn $115,778 to $164,164/year
entry level
careers
LATERAL
SWORN – LATERAL POLICE OFFICER
Do you have a current California (POST) certificate? We are looking for you. Join a premier law enforcement agency in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, San Francisco.
Earn $119,132 to $186,460*/year + $5,000 Signing Bonus
(*Includes retention pay)
LATERAL
psa
CIVILIAN – POLICE SERVICE AIDE
Every so often, we recruit a special class of employees. They are known as community police services aides. There are about 220 serving in the San Francisco Police Department. Along with about 20 community police services aide supervisors.
psa
RESERVE
SWORN – RESERVE POLICE OFFICER
Are you interested in taking the first step? Discover an exciting career within the San Francisco Police Department. The SFPD Reserve Unit is seeking qualified community members. Who meet the standards to become a SFPD Reserve. SFPD invites you to consider a second career to serve and protect. Serve in a world-class city in the uniform of a world-class police department.
Are you interested in taking the first step? Discover an exciting career within the San Francisco Police Department. The SFPD Reserve Unit is seeking qualified community members. Who meet the standards to become a SFPD Reserve. SFPD invites you to consider a second career to serve and protect. Serve in a world-class city in the uniform of a world-class police department.
RESERVE
CADET
CIVILIAN – POLICE CADETS
The Cadet program serves the City of San Francisco and its community. A Police Cadet is a future leader in the community. The program prepares you for a career in law enforcement by exposing them to police work.
CADET
INTERN
CIVILIAN – POLICE INTERNS
The SFPD offers unpaid internships. Are you a college student? Explore your career options within law enforcement.
INTERN
CIVILIAN
PROFESSIONAL STAFF
Do you feel a calling to help protect your community? Are you dedicated to integrity, customer service and keeping San Francisco safe? The SFPD is seeking professionals looking for a career in law enforcement. SFPD has a wide range of positions. It's the place for a long (and exciting) career.
CIVILIAN
OTHER CAREERS
CIVILIAN – OTHER JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Visit careers.sf.gov for information on other job opportunities. Or click the button below.
OTHER CAREERS
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