A New Mission Awaits
Are you looking for an opportunity to serve your community while utilizing the skills and values you honed during your military service? The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) invites you to explore a rewarding career in law enforcement.
As a member of our team, you will embody the spirit of service and commitment that you demonstrated in the armed forces. At the SFPD, we value the leadership, discipline, and resilience that veterans bring, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all personnel.
Community Engagement: Make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents in San Francisco by building trust and promoting public safety in a diverse and vibrant community.
Career Development: Take advantage of continuous training and advancement opportunities that utilize military fundamentals to ensure a successful transition into law enforcement.
Supportive Environment: Join a department that prioritizes the well-being of its officers through mental health resources, peer support programs, and supporting the military.
Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and retention incentives.
If you are ready to embark on a fulfilling new journey where your skills can shine and your service can continue, we encourage you to apply. Together, let’s work toward a safer and more inclusive San Francisco.
Receive Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits during academy training, FTO, and probation, if eligible.
Military reserve friendly employer.
Veterans may be eligible for military credit.
PAID MILITARY LEAVE – 30 days per fiscal year of full pay and benefits for SFPD personnel called to active duty military service or training. SFPD personnel called to active duty military service or training exceeding 30 days per fiscal year receive supplemental pay to compensate for difference in military pay vs SFPD pay.
Purchase Program is a voluntary program that allows officers who served in the military to purchase service credit in their miscellaneous pension plan.* The service credit you purchase will add to your total years of service credit under the miscellaneous pension plan.
*Candidates hired by the San Francisco Police Department as sworn police officers accrue years of service under the miscellaneous pension plan under their time at the academy. Upon graduation of the academy and entry into the field training program and beyond as a sworn police officer, SFPD sworn personnel accrue service in a police pension plan.
Veteran points are normally given to candidates who have served in the military. If you have proof of military service via a DD214, you may qualify to have additional veterans points added to your Eligibility List ranking.
For details on Veteran’s Preference qualifications, visit the San Francisco Department of Human Resources' page. The following section outlines the rank scoring for candidates regarding Veteran’s Preference Points.
