Out of State Lateral Police Officer - San Francisco Police Department

Out of State Lateral Police Officer - San Francisco Police Department (Q002) Full-time Certification Rule: Rule of the List Job Code and Title: Q002-Police Officer Lateral Fill Type: Permanent Civil Service Application Opening: April 2026 to Continuous 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. Police officers perform a wide variety of duties to promote public safety and security, prevent crime and enforce the law. 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. Eligibility Requirements 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 duties with an agency as defined in Commission Regulation 1001. Experience must have been acquired subsequent to the completion of basic training. 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, 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 of a firearm. Restricted from employment with the City and County of San Francisco. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr