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City and County of San Francisco lists this Out of State Lateral Police Officer - San Francisco Police Department (Q002) opportunity in san francisco, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Out Of State Lateral Police Officer - San Francisco Police Department
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.
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.
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; or restricted from employment with the City and County of San Francisco.
Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.
Note: 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, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.
Selection Procedures: Oral Interview (100%)
The Oral Interview will assess community involvement, interest and motivation, interpersonal skills, problem solving, and oral communication skills. The Oral Interview score will be used to place candidates on the eligible list.
Candidates will be notified via email of their pass/fail status on the Oral Interview. Those that do not pass may request another opportunity to re-take the test no sooner than one (1) month from their previous attempt.
Eligible List / Certification Rule Candidates that pass the Oral Interview will have their names added to the eligible list. Candidate names will remain on the list for a maximum period of 12 months. The Police Department has the option to hire any candidate on the eligible list ("Rule of List"). Therefore, placement on this list neither guarantees nor implies that you will be offered employment. The Police Department will administer the remaining processes outlined below to determine who shall advance further in the hiring process and be considered for appointment.
Candidates that are not selected after the background process will be withdrawn from the eligible list and may re-apply one year from the date of their notification.
Upon successful completion of the Oral Board interview, applicants MUST begin the Basic Course Waiver Application.
Once step 2 of the process is met and you're approved (Official Letter received from POST) to take POST-certified Requalification course, only then will you be invited to the Backgrounds phase of the testing process.
Out-of-state applicants may meet California's Regular Basic Course (academy) training requirement by completing the Basic Course Waiver process.
The Regular Basic Course is the training requirement for POST-program city police officers, sheriff's deputies, marshals, district attorney investigators, campus police officers, park police, Level I reserve peace officers and a few miscellaneous peace officer positions identified in the California Penal Code.
Questions regarding the BCW process and application process may be directed to the Basic Course Waiver unit at or
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san francisco, CA, 94158, US
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