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.
Community police services aides wear uniforms but do not carry firearms. Provide supportive duties to police officers that do not require peace officer powers. They work at a variety of assignments throughout the Ten (10) Police Stations. As well as the Airport Police Bureau.
Directing traffic
Enforcing vehicle codes and municipal parking ordinances at the San Francisco International Airport
Helping to protect restricted areas
Accepting and processing complaints in person or over the telephone
Completing and filing reports and forms
Maintaining and ordering supplies
Assisting ill or injured citizens
Assisting in receiving, storing, and releasing of property
Providing crowd control during events and emergencies
Be at least 18 years old
Have a high school diploma or proof of having passed an equivalency test, such as a GED;
Have worked at least a year in the military or in a full-time job involving contact with the public;
Possess a valid California driver’s license;
Be able to climb up and down a four to six-foot ladder and work in a noisy environment. Note that some assignments require extended periods of standing and walking.
Attend a two-week training course.
Applications for this position are open through September 22, 2023.
*Updated as of 09/11/23
