Police Recruiter Police Department

About This Role

This Police Recruiter role is a key member of the San Francisco Police Department's Recruitment Unit, responsible for attracting, engaging, and guiding qualified candidates through the Police Officer hiring process. The position functions as both a recruiter and candidate success advisor, building relationships with prospective applicants from initial outreach through academy appointment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute recruitment strategies focused on increasing applications for Police Officer
• Represent SFPD at career fairs, community events, colleges, universities, military transition programs, athletic organizations, and public safety recruitment events
• Build partnerships with educational institutions, community organizations, veterans’ groups, and workforce development programs to create sustainable candidate pipelines
• Deliver presentations promoting careers in law enforcement and the benefits of serving with the San Francisco Police Department
• Develop targeted outreach campaigns designed to attract diverse and highly qualified candidates
• Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective police officer candidates throughout the hiring process
• Educate candidates on hiring requirements, timelines, testing procedures, background investigations, academy preparation, and appointment expectations
• Conduct applicant orientation sessions, hiring workshops

Important Details

• Work hours: Regular
• Appointment Type: Temporary Exempt - This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer
• Work Schedule: May require occasional travel and extended work hours to support recruitment events, community outreach, and hiring activities
• Application deadline: Apply immediately, announcement may close any time after two weeks from posting date

About the Company

The San Francisco Police Department was established in 1849 and continues to evolve as an effective, inclusive, and modern police organization. It is focused on maintaining the trust of the people who live, work, and visit San Francisco by reviewing initiatives, learning from best practices, and adapting to the changing needs of the City. The San Francisco Police Department stands for safety with respect for all and is committed to just, transparent, unbiased, and responsive policing carried out with dignity and in partnership with the community. The Department collaborates with community members and City partners to promote safety, fairness, and trust across San Francisco, with an emphasis on strong relationships and support for the well‑being of neighborhoods. It is dedicated to excellence in law enforcement and to the people, traditions, and diversity of San Francisco. Its mission is to keep the public safe by protecting life and property, preventing crime, and reducing the fear of crime. The department provides service with understanding, responds with compassion, and performs with integrity as it continues to grow as a forward‑thinking organization serving one of the most dynamic cities in the country.