California POST Certified Police Officer

California POST Certified Police Officer

Department : San Francisco Police Department (Q002 – Lateral) | Location : San Francisco, CA | Status : Full-time, Permanent Civil Service

Why Join SFPD

Exceptional compensation : $119,262–$192,072 base salary

Signing bonus : $5,000

Retention pay : Starts at 5% after 5 years; up to 20% effective Jan 3, 2026

Superior pension : 3% @ 58 with a $262,500 pensionable cap

Lifetime medical : Benefits after 20 years of service (multiple plan options)

Generous time off : 2–4 weeks paid vacation (DOQ) + 4 floating holidays + 104 hours sick annually + every other weekend off

Extra earning power : Department-coordinated off-duty overtime

Additional incentives : Bilingual pay, shift differential, special assignment pay, and POST certification bonuses

Who Should Apply (Minimum Requirement)

Required : California POST certification (Basic / Intermediate / Advanced).

Not currently CA POST-certified? Candidates trained outside California may qualify via a POST Basic Course Waiver (BCW).

What You'll Do

Protect life and property through proactive patrol and rapid response

Investigate crimes, gather evidence, make arrests, and write clear, thorough reports

Engage in community policing and problem-solving partnerships

Support major events and details; enforce traffic and municipal laws

Career Growth : 80+ Specialized Units

Build deep expertise with no mandatory rotation. Sample units include :

SWAT (Full-Time), Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Narcotics, Fugitive Recovery

Crime Scene Investigations, Street Crime Units, Real-Time Crime Center

Mounted, Marine, K-9, Motorcycle, Community Violence Reduction, Foot Beat

Approximately 30% of sworn positions are promoted ranks.

Details subject to City & County of San Francisco rules and updates.