San Francisco Police Department

San Francisco is a world-class city with a world-class police force. From Fisherman’s Wharf to Golden Gate Park and from Nob Hill to the Tenderloin, whether we’re on foot patrol, horseback, or in squad cars, investigating felonies, responding to emergencies or leading classes on public safety, we’re working with you to help keep our community safe. 

The City and County of San Francisco invite you to join a highly respected police department and serve the citizens of one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Be 21 years of age.
• There is no maximum age limit.
• Have not been convicted of a felony crime.
• Have not been convicted of an offense involving domestic violence.
• Have not been convicted of any misdemeanor, which carries a penalty of prohibiting ownership, possession, or control of a firearm.
• Have a U.S. High School Diploma have passed a G.E.D. or the California High School Proficiency Examination or have an AA or higher degree from an accredited college or university.
• Have a valid driver's license to operate an automobile.

Martin Rivera