Entry-Level Police Officer
Salary: $119,262.00 – $151,892.00
Position Summary:
San Francisco Police Officers perform a wide variety of essential duties to promote safety with respect. This is much more than a job; it is an opportunity to build a career of which you can be proud.
Essential Functions:
- Prepares for work; receives instruction from platoon commander regarding assignment (beat) and/or specific patrol targets during daily line-up; inspects patrol car, equipment and weapons to ensure proper operation.
- Patrols the district on foot or in patrol car; operates Mobile Video Terminal computer in patrol car; operates radio; detects criminal activity; and communicates with the public.
- Responds to call for service; resolves disputes; admonishes individuals; responds to accidents; and provides emergency first-aid.
- Conducts investigations; conducts a preliminary investigation at the scene of a crime; searches area for suspects or evidence; interviews suspects, witnesses and victims; obtains case numbers; and obtains background information from dispatch or the computer.
- Promotes community policing; speaks to merchants regarding potential problems in the area; explains to citizens laws, ordinances, and their rights in resolving disputes; speaks to citizens in sector while on patrol; attends community meetings; and participates in community-based programs.
- Makes arrests and/or detains suspects.
- Pursues suspects; chases suspects; sets up perimeters; and communicates with partner to coordinate chase.
- Enforces traffic and parking violations.
- Writes reports; keeps records; draws accident scene diagrams; competes forms and maintains logs.
- Interacts with superiors, peers, and other department personnel.
- Prepares and participates in planned events; stands and directs traffic at accident scenes, demonstrations, or planned events; controls crowds; cooperates with other city and state agencies to secure area at planned event or crime scene.
- Prepares for and attends court; reviews reports and other related documents; testifies in court; meets with the Assistant District Attorney to discuss cases.
- Performs related duties as required.
Requirements:
- 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 an AA or higher degree from a United States accredited college or university in accordance with (Government Code 1031(e))
- Applicants must be at least 20 years old when they take the examination and at least 21 years of age by the time of appointment. (Civil Service Rule 210.10)
- Applicants must possess and maintain a valid driver license to operate an automobile at the time of application and throughout the selection process.
- Experience in the United States Military
- Proficiency in a second language relevant to San Francisco communities