Job Description

The San Francisco Police Department is seeking Retired Peace Officers with valid POST certification and Reserve Level-I Peace Officers to join a highly respected police department that serves a diverse community in one of the most beautiful cities in the country as a Special Events Officer. San Francisco Special Event Police Officers perform a wide variety of duties to promote public safety and security in and around the various event centers, city-wide events and other city venues.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (please note that the following eligibility requirements will be verified during Background Investigation)

• 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 an AA or higher degree from a United States accredited college or university. (Government Code 1031(e))

• Driver’s License: Applicants must possess and maintain a valid driver’s 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.

• Must have passed a patrol-based Field Training Program with home agency as required by POST

• Must be at least 21years of age for specified peace officers (GC 1031.4)

• 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.

• Retired with at least two (2) years’ experience as a Peace Officer with a California Law Enforcement Agency and possession of at least a valid Basic Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training; OR

• Currently working or having at least two years’ experience as a Level-I Reserve Peace Officer with a California Law Enforcement Agency with a valid California POST (Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced) Certificate or Basic Course Waiver (BCW).

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must meet and maintain required peace officer employment standards as required by POST.
• Retirees who were medically retired (industrial or non-industrial) should confirm with their retirement plan that accepting employment as an “as-needed” San Francisco Special Events Officer will not jeopardize their pension.
• Must possess the strength and physical ability necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Must possess hearing, speech and mental capabilities sufficient to perform all of the essential functions of the position.
• Must be willing to be fingerprinted, pass a departmental interview, psychological, medical, and background investigation prior to appointment.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Will be required to work special events
• Will be required to work odd and unusual hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Will be required to provide safety equipment (defined as ballistic vest, duty belt and related equipment). Firearm will be provided by San Francisco Police Dept.

Additional Information

Verification of Education and Experience: POST Certificates or Basic Course Waiver must be submitted with your application. Copies of certificates can be uploaded to your application.

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 in 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.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Click on the "Apply Now" button on the top or bottom of this page. Follow instructions on the screen to begin the application process.

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up to date. To update your contact information, go to https://www.smartr.me/public/sign-in, Failure to maintain current contact information may result in loss of eligibility.

Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses @sfgov.org and @smartrecruiters.com).

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

For questions about the selection process, you may contact the San Francisco Police Department Recruitment Unit

Recruiter Information : If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the Sr. Human Resources Analyst, Joron Coleman at joron.coleman@sfgov.org.

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.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

SFPD Recruitment: https://www.sanfranciscopolice.org/your-sfpd/careers

The City and County of San Francisco encourage 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.

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.