—Verification of Minimum Qualifications—
California Government Code §1031 says that law enforcement officers need a background investigation before getting hired. This investigation checks if a candidate meets the requirements for the job. The Background Unit handles this investigation. It’s the applicant’s job to give all the needed documents to the Background Unit. The investigation won’t start until they have all the documents. If the background packet is incomplete, it will slow down the investigation.
This process includes verifying:
More information regarding the Background Investigations process can be found at https://joinsfpd.com/background-investigations/.
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.
SELECTION PROCEDURES:
https://www.joinsfpd.com/hiring-process
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Written Examination (PELLETB or NTN)
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Field Training Officer (FTO) Program, 16 weeks
Written Exam (Pass/Fail)
For this recruitment, applicants have the option to use either Option A) FrontLine National Law Enforcement Examination administered by the National Testing Network (NTN) or Option B) California PELLETB Exam. Either exam is pass/fail with the minimum scores posted below.
OPTION A) FrontLine National Law Enforcement Examination (NTN)
To register visit: https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/search.cfm?position=1&state=All+States
You will need to establish an account with NTN. A fee is required to take the FrontLine National examination. Applicants with demonstrated financial hardship may submit a request to have the fee waived prior to test registration. See “Candidate FAQ #27” on the NTN website (https://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/faqs.cfm) to learn more about how to apply for a fee waiver.
There are three components to the FrontLine National exam: a video-based human relations test, a reading ability test, and a written language ability test. The passing scores are:
· Video: 60
· Writing: 70
· Reading: 70
Applicants must pass each test independently. The scores are not averaged.
OPTION B) Post Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB)
The PELLETB exam, developed by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), measures reading comprehension and writing abilities.
Applicants who have taken the PELLETB written within the last two years and have achieved a T-score of 42 or higher will also be exempt from the written examination. A copy of the documentation, which includes the date of the PELLETB test and score on a valid agency letterhead, must be submitted with your application.
—Waiver of Written Exam—
Applicants who have completed a Bachelor’s degree or higher may be waived from the written examination. Applicants will be required to submit verification to waive the written exam.
Applicants must first meet the minimum education requirements as stated above and 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).
Information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/experience-education/.
Applicants who attain passing scores on the FrontLine National Exam or the PELLETB or have a Bachelor’s degree or higher will be notified to take a Physical Ability Test (PAT) and an Oral Interview (OI).
Physical Ability Test (Pass/Fail)
The PAT will assess physical abilities needed to perform essential police officer tasks and successfully complete academy training through four events. The physical abilities include: muscular strength, muscular endurance, aerobic capacity, equilibrium, and abilities involving all-out effort.
Oral Interview (100%)
The OI will assess community involvement, interest and motivation, interpersonal skills, problem-solving, oral communication skills, and abilities not tested by other examination components. The OI score will be used to place applicants on the eligible list.
Candidates will be notified via email of their pass/fail status on the PAT and OI. Those who do not pass may request another opportunity to re-take the test no sooner than three (3) months [90 calendar days] from their previous attempt.
Candidates must pass each of the selection components unless otherwise noted on the announcement. The Department reserves the right to waive selection components for individuals based on prior experience or certification.
No-Show Policy
Applicants who do not appear for their scheduled examination date without prior notification will be marked as a “no show.” Applicants who do not attend the examination on their rescheduled date will be removed from the selection process.