SFPD to take job applications online

By Adam Martin, Bay City News

March 7, 2006

SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) - The San Francisco Police Department has made applying for work as an officer as easy as clicking on its Web site.

For the first time, those interested in working for the Police Department may apply online, using a form on the department's Web site.

Another first for the department is that starting Wednesday recruitment will happen on an ongoing basis instead of during one-month windows as in the past.

The department has announced its intention to move five classes of 50 recruits through its academy during the next year.

Recruitment is open to qualified applicants nationwide, but during Wednesday's police commission meeting Chief Heather Fong said she hopes many people from San Francisco will apply.

Applicants must be 20 years old, have a valid driver's license, and be a U.S. citizen. They must have never been convicted of a felony, and must have a high school diploma, general education development (GED) certificate or equivalent.

Applications can be obtained from the department's human resources office, or by going to http://www.sfgov.org/police.

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