Media Programming Specialist - San Francisco Police Department

The San Francisco Police Department was established in 1849 and continues to evolve as an effective, inclusive, and modern police organization. We are focused on maintaining the trust of the people who live, work, and visit San Francisco by reviewing our initiatives, learning from best practices, and adapting to the changing needs of the City.

The San Francisco Police Department stands for safety with respect for all. We are committed to just, transparent, unbiased, and responsive policing carried out with dignity and in partnership with the community. We collaborate with community members and City partners to promote safety, fairness, and trust across San Francisco, with an emphasis on strong relationships and support for the well‑being of our neighborhoods.

The Department is dedicated to excellence in law enforcement and to the people, traditions, and diversity of San Francisco. Our mission is to keep the public safe by protecting life and property, preventing crime, and reducing the fear of crime. We provide service with understanding, respond with compassion, and perform with integrity as we continue to grow as a forward‑thinking organization serving one of the most dynamic cities in the country.

Specific information regarding this recruitment process are listed below:

• Application Opening:  October 6, 2026
• Application Deadline:  Apply immediately, announcement may close any time after 5 days from posting date.
• Class & Compensation: $92,352 - $112,268
• Appointment Type: Temporary Exempt - This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer. The duration of the appointment shall not exceed 36 months.
• Work Location: Police Academy - 350 Amber Drive, San Francisco, CA 94131
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, Full-time, up to one day a week Telecommuting work schedule available in line with CCSF policy based on available work/assigned duties. Some assignments may require working weekends and/or holidays. 

Job Description

Under general direction, the 1767 Media Programming Specialist performs specialized professional duties in digital video production, post-production, motion graphics, and visual design. Serving primarily within the Police Academy, this position operates with a high degree of independence to design, shoot, and edit high-quality instructional and curriculum-based training videos. The position may also produce a variety of non-training media as assigned.

Essentials Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Police Academy Training Video Production: Plan, shoot, and edit structured instructional video modules, tactical scenarios, and curriculum content in collaboration with Academy instructors and subject matter experts to support recruit and departmental training.
2. Post-Production & Non-Linear Editing: Assemble raw footage, perform audio mixing, color correction, and pacing adjustments using non-linear editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro) to deliver polished video products.
3. Motion Graphics & Visual Packaging: Design and animate 2D and 3D motion graphics, lower thirds, title cards, animated typography, and infographics (using tools like Adobe After Effects) to reinforce instructional concepts and maintain departmental visual branding.
4. Field & Tactical Videography: Transport, set up, and operate digital video cameras, field lighting kits, audio microphones, and grip equipment during in-studio shoots, tactical simulation exercises, and on-location events.
5. Digital Asset Management & Export Optimization: Encode, compress, catalog, and archive raw and completed video assets to ensure seamless delivery across internal e-learning platforms, web, social media channels, and digital signage.

The Media Programming Specialist performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To be considered, you must possess the following education and experience:

1. Experience : Four (4) years of verifiable professional-level broadcast, video production, post-production editing, or multimedia content creation experience.

AND

2. License:  Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Substitution :

• A certificate from a recognized media production program may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
• Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in broadcasting, graphic design, or a related field may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.

Supplemental Information: Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: travel to production locations and moving and/or lifting of heavy equipment; exposure to disagreeable weather conditions; working in small confined spaces, among crowds, or unpredictable field conditions.

Desirable

Qualifications

:

• Experience producing instructional, educational, or training media.

Note : One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2000 hours. (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week.) Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.

Verification of Education and Experience:  Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at

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 or disqualification.

Additional Information

Background Investigation:  Prior to employment with the San Francisco Police Department, a thorough background investigation will be conducted to determine the candidate’s suitability for employment. The investigation may include, but not be limited to: criminal history records, driving records, drug/alcohol screening, and other related employment and personal history records. Reasons for rejection may include use of controlled substances and alcohol, felony conviction, repeated or serious violations of the law, inability to work with co-workers, inability to accept supervision, inability to follow rules and regulations or other relevant factors. Candidates may be required to undergo drug/alcohol screening and must clear Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprinting. Criminal records will be carefully reviewed; candidates who do not report their complete criminal records on their applications will be disqualified. Applicants will be fingerprinted.

Recruiter Information : If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the Recruitment Analyst, Danny Wan, at View email address on us.fitly.work

Additional Information

Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

SFPD Recruitment:  

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, 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 other protected category under the law.