Out of State Lateral Police Officer - San Francisco Police Department (Q002)

About the role

--- Job Description --- Application Opening: April 2026 to Continuous Compensation Range: https://www.sanfranciscopolice.org/your-sfpd/careers/sworn-job-openings/salary-and-benefits Recruitment ID: C00444 The San Francisco Police Department is seeking Peace Officers with valid POST certification to join a highly respected police department and serve the citizens of one of the most beautiful cities in the country. San Francisco Police Officers perform a wide variety of duties to promote public safety and security, prevent crime and enforce the law. Police officers perform a number of essential functions. For example, they patrol districts to prevent and detect crime; respond to calls for assistance; conduct criminal investigations; interact with the community to build cooperation and support; pursue and arrest suspects; enforce traffic and parking laws; write reports and maintain records; work with superiors, peers, and others as a team; prepare for and participate in planned events; prepare for court and give testimony; and fulfill other administrative duties when required. This is much more than a job; it is an opportunity to build a career of which you can be proud. ===== Please note that the following eligibility requirements will be verified during Background Investigation. Successful completion of a 400-hour minimum basic general law enforcement training course certified or approved by California POST or a similar standards agency of another state At least 664 hours of general law enforcement training (including basic course) At least two years of continuous full-time out-of-state patrol experience performing general law enforcement experience duties with an agency as defined in Commission Regulation 1001 . Experience must have been acquired subsequent to the completion of basic training. Please note: deputies with corrections experience only, federal police officers in Police Series 0083, and military police do not qualify No more than a six-year break from the applicant's last peace officer employment prior to the date of the application Attestation that the applicant is leaving/has left their previous law enforcement employer(s) in good standing Education: Applicants must be a United States High School Graduate, or have passed a G.E.D. or the California High School Proficiency Examination, or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited college or university in accordance with (Government Code 1031(e)). *A foreign college or university degree may be evaluated for equivalency by a credential evaluation service holding membership in the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE), and the evaluation equivalency must be provided at the time of application. Age: Applicants must be at least 21 years of age by the time of appointment. Driver's License: Applicants must possess and maintain a valid driver license to operate an automobile at the time of application and throughout the selection process. Possession of a valid California Driver License is required prior to the date of hire. Judicial Record: Applicants must NOT have been: Convicted of a felony; Convicted of an offense involving domestic violence; Convicted of any misdemeanor that carries a penalty of prohibiting ownership, possession or control or a firearm; or Restricted from employment with the City and County of San Francisco. VERIFICATION Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. 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: Oral Interview (100%) The Oral Interview will assess community involvement, interest and motivation, interpersonal skills, problem solving, and oral communication skills. The Oral Interview score will be used to place candidates on the eligible list. Candidates will be notified via email of their pass/fail status on the Oral Interview. Those that do not pass may request another opportunity to re-take the test no sooner than one (1) month from their previous attempt. Eligible List / Certification Rule Candidates that pass the Oral Interview will have their names added to the eligible list. Candi