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

Company Description Join a highly respected Police Department and serve the citizens of one of the most beautiful cities in the country. San Francisco is a world‑class city with a world‑class police team. 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, responding to emergencies or leading classes on public safety, we’d love to work with you in keeping our community safe. Job Description 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. Qualifications 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 Restricted from employment with the City and County of San Francisco Equal Employment Opportunity The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin or ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or any other protected class under the law. #J-18808-Ljbffr City and County of San Francisco