Police Officer – San Francisco Police Department (Q002) [3 Days Left] Position Available In Ascension, Louisiana

Job Description:

Department:

Police Job class: Q002-Police Officer Salary range:$115,778.00

• $147,472.

00 Role type: Permanent Civil Service Whatdoes this mean?

Hours:

Full-time Exam type:

Continuous Rule:

Ruleof the List List type:

Entrance About:

Clerically amended on April1, 2025, to reflect changes in retest waiting period for OralInterview and Physical Ability Test (PAT). Join a highly respectedPolice Department and serve the citizens of one of the mostbeautiful cities in the country. San Francisco is a world-classcity with a world-class police team. From Fisherman’s Wharf toGolden Gate Park and from Nob Hill to the Tenderloin, whether we’reon foot patrol, horseback, or in squad cars, responding toemergencies or leading classes on public safety, we’d love to workwith you in keeping our community safe.

Application Opening:

November 1, 2022 to

Continuous Compensation Range:

https://www.joinsfpd.com/faq

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X00018 Roledescription Here’s a Golden Opportunity, Become a San FranciscoPolice Officer! San Francisco Police Officers perform a widevariety of essential duties to promote safety with respect. This ismuch more than a job; it is an opportunity to build a career ofwhich you can be proud. Essential Duties According to Civil ServiceCommission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representativeof the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are notintended to be an inclusive list.

• Prepares for work; receivesinstruction from platoon commander regarding assignment (beat)and/or specific patrol targets during daily line-up; inspectspatrol car, equipment and weapons to ensure proper operation.
• Patrols the district on foot or in patrol car; operates MobileVideo Terminal computer in patrol car; operates radio; detectscriminal activity; and communicates with the public.
• Responds tocall for service; resolves disputes; admonishes individuals;responds to accidents; and provides emergency first-aid.
• Conductsinvestigations; conducts a preliminary investigation at the sceneof a crime; searches area for suspects or evidence; interviewssuspects, witnesses and victims; obtains case numbers; and obtainsbackground information from dispatch or the computer.
• Promotescommunity policing; speaks to merchants regarding potentialproblems in the area; explains to citizens laws, ordinances, andtheir rights in resolving disputes; speaks to citizens in sectorwhile on patrol; attends community meetings; and participates incommunity-based programs.
• Makes arrests and/or detains suspects
• Pursues suspects; chases suspects; sets up perimeters; andcommunicates with partner to coordinate chase.
• Enforces trafficand parking violations.
• Writes reports; keeps records; drawsaccident scene diagrams; competes forms and maintains logs.
• Interacts with superiors, peers, and other department personnel.
• Prepares and participates in planned events; stands and directstraffic at accident scenes, demonstrations, or planned events;controls crowds; cooperates with other city and state agencies tosecure area at planned event or crime scene.
• Prepares for andattends court; reviews reports and other related documents;testifies in court; meets with the Assistant District Attorney todiscuss cases.
• Performs related duties as required.

How toqualify

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

(please note that the followingeligibility Requirements will be verified during BackgroundInvestigation)

• Education:

  Applicants must be a United States HighSchool Graduate, or have passed a G.E.D. or the California HighSchool Proficiency Examination, or have an AA or higher degree froma United States accredited college or university.

• Age:

  Applicantsmust be at least 20 years old when they take the examination and atleast 21 years of age by the time of appointment. (Civil ServiceRule 210.10)

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Driver’s License:

Applicants must possess andmaintain a valid driver license to operate an automobile at thetime of application and throughout the selection process.

Possession of a valid California Driver License is required priorto the date of hire.

• Judicial Record:

  Applicants must NOT havebeen:

• Convicted of a felony;
• Convicted of an offense involvingdomestic violence;
• Convicted of any misdemeanor that carries apenalty of prohibiting ownership, possession or control or afirearm; or
• Restricted from employment with the City and Countyof San Francisco.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

(the stated desirablequalifications may be considered at the end of the selectionprocess when candidates are referred for hiring).

• Experience inthe United States Military
• Proficiency in a second languagerelevant to San Francisco communities Applicants may be required tosubmit verification of qualifying education and experience at anypoint during the recruitment and selection process.

If educationverification is required, information on how to verify educationrequirements, including verifying foreign education credits ordegree equivalency, can be found athttps://www.sf.gov/information/how-verify-education-requirements.

Note:

Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience orattempted deception on the application may result indisqualification for this and future job opportunities with theCity and County of San Francisco. All work experience, education,training and other information substantiating how you meet theminimum qualifications must be included on your application by thefiling deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadlinewill not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimumqualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completedCity and County of San Francisco application. Applicationscompleted improperly may be cause for ineligibility,disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

SELECTION PROCEDURES

https://www.joinsfpd.com/hiring-process Written Exam (Pass/Fail)For this recruitment, applicants may use either the a) FrontLineNational Law Enforcement Examination administered by the NationalTesting Network (NTN) or the b) California

POST PELLETB

Exam.

Either exam is pass/fail with the minimum scores posted below. a)FrontLine National Law Enforcement Examination (NTN) To registervisit:https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/search.cfm?position=1&state=AllStatesYou will need to establish an account with NTN. A fee is requiredto take the FrontLine National examination. Candidates withdemonstrated financial hardship may submit a request to have thefee waived prior to test registration. See “Candidate FAQ 27” onthe NTN website(https://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/faqs.cfm)to learn more on how to apply for a fee waiver. There are threecomponents to the FrontLine National exam: a video-based humanrelations test, a reading ability test, and a written languageability test.

The passing scores are:

Video:

65

Writing:

70 •

Reading:

70 Candidates must pass each test independently. Thescores are not averaged. b) Post Entry Level Law Enforcement TestBattery (PELLETB) The PELLETB exam developed by the CaliforniaCommission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) andmeasures reading comprehension and writing abilities. Applicantswho have taken the POST written within the last two years and haveachieved a t-score of 42 or higher will also be exempt from thewritten examination. A copy of the documentation which includes thedate of the POST test and score on valid agency letterhead must besubmitted with your application. c) Bachelor’s Degree or HigherCandidates who completed a Bachelor’s degree or higher will bewaived from the written examination. A copy of your Bachelor’sdegree or higher diploma must be submitted with your application.

Candidates who attain passing scores on the FrontLine National Examor the PELLETB or have a Bachelor’s degree or higher will benotified to take a Physical Ability Test (PAT) and an OralInterview (OI). Physical Ability Test (Pass/Fail) The PAT willassess physical abilities needed to perform essential policeofficer tasks and successfully complete academy training throughfour events.

The physical abilities include:

muscular strength,muscular endurance, aerobic capacity, equilibrium, and abilitiesinvolving all-out effort. Oral Interview (100%) The OI will assesscommunity involvement, interest and motivation, interpersonalskills, problem solving, oral communication skills and abilitiesnot tested by other examination components. The OI score will beused to place candidates on the eligible list. Eligible ListRankings Candidates will be notified via email of their pass/failstatus on the PAT and OI. Those that do not pass may requestanother opportunity to re-take the test no sooner than three (3)months [90 calendar days] from their previous attempt. Inaccordance with Civil Service Commission Rule 211.16.1, candidatesmay appeal the administration of the examination components. Allappeals must be filed in writing with the Department of HumanResources within five (5) calendar days of the administration ofthe examination component giving rise to the appeal. A day that theDepartment of Human Resources is closed shall not be counted as thefifth (5th) calendar day. Appeals shall be limited as defined inRule 211.16.1.(https://www.sf.gov/reports/august-2015/rule-211-examinationscivil-service-commission)Candidates must pass each of the selection components unlessotherwise noted on the announcement. The Department reserves theright to waive selection components for individuals based on priorexperience or certification. POST Academy Graduates who havecompleted a certified California POST Basic Academy within the lasttwo (2) years are waived from the written exam and physical abilitytest. A copy of your POST Basic Academy completion certificate thatincludes the date of graduation must be submitted with yourapplication. Candidates will only need to participate and pass theoral interview to be placed on the eligible list. Lateral EntryProgram

• https://joinsfpd.com/lateral-entry-program/ If youintended to apply as a lateral Q002 Police Officer applicant,please follow this link to submit an application: Lateral Q002Police Officer Application. Background Investigations
• https://joinsfpd.

com/background-investigations/ What else should Iknow? Eligible List / Certification Rule Candidates who pass alltest components (i.e., Written Exam, Physical Ability Test, andOral Interview) will have their names added to the eligible list.

Candidate names will remain on the list for a maximum period of 24months. The Police Department has the option to hire any candidateon the eligible list (“Rule of List”). Therefore, placement on thislist neither guarantees nor implies that you will be offeredemployment. The Police Department will administer the remainingprocesses outlined below to determine who shall advance further inthe hiring process and be considered for appointment. Candidateswho are not selected after the background process will be withdrawnfrom the eligible list and may re-apply two years from the date oftheir notification.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:

Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of thisannouncement, including requirements, time periods and otherparticulars, except when superseded by federal, state or locallaws, rules or regulations. [

Note:

The correction of clericalerrors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of HumanResources website athttps://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/.] In accordance with Civil Service Commission Rule 211.16.1,candidates may appeal the administration of the examinationcomponents. All appeals must be filed in writing with theDepartment of Human Resources within five (5) calendar days of theadministration of the examination component giving rise to theappeal. A day that the Department of Human Resources is closedshall not be counted as the fifth (5th) calendar day. Appeals shallbe limited as defined in Rule 211.16.1.

SPECIAL NOTES

ImportantInformation

• Information About the Hiring Process
• ConvictionHistory
• Employee Benefits Overview
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veteran’sPreference
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for City and Countyof San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process.

Click on the “I’m Interested” button on the top or bottom of thispage. Follow instructions on the screen to begin the applicationprocess. Applicants may be contacted by email about thisrecruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensurethat their registered email address is accurate and keptup-to-date. To update your contact information, click here to go toyour application. Failure to maintain current contact informationmay result in loss of eligibility. Applicants will receive aconfirmation email that their online application has been receivedin response to every announcement for which they file. Applicantsshould retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure toreceive this email means that the online application was notsubmitted or received. For questions about the academy andselection process, you may contact the San Francisco PoliceDepartment Recruitment Unit 1245 3rd Street, 5th Floor, SanFrancisco, CA 94158

Phone:

415-837-7270 joinsfpd@sfgov.orgtwitter.com/JoinSFPD facebook.com/

JoinSFPD Exam AnalystInformation:

If you have any questions regarding this recruitmentor application process, please contact the Public Safety Team byemail at dhr-publicsafety@sfgov.org. The City and County of SanFrancisco encourages women, minorities and persons withdisabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless oftheir sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry,physical disability, mental disability, medical condition(associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or geneticcharacteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, maritalstatus, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genderexpression, military and veteran status, or other protectedcategory under the law.