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Police Recruiter – San Francisco Police Department

City and County of San Francisco · San Francisco, California

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Fit summary

Strong fit if you want city government work in San Francisco recruiting sworn talent for SFPD, enjoy structured hiring pipelines, and can represent a public employer professionally. Less fit if you need remote work (listing is non-remote) or expect private-sector recruiter commission models. Salary and review data were not in the supplied DATA.

Day in the role

As a Police Recruiter for the San Francisco Police Department under the City and County of San Francisco, a typical day centers on candidate outreach, screening, and pipeline coordination: answering applicant questions, scheduling exams or interviews, tracking hiring-stage status, partnering with academy or background units, and representing SFPD at events or community touchpoints. Work is grounded in municipal HR and public-safety hiring rules rather than private-sector sales quotas.

Skills to emphasize

No occupation-specific certification package was provided in DATA (CERTS resources empty). Practical focus for this title: municipal hiring process literacy, clear written and phone communication, CRM or applicant-tracking habits, fair/equal-employment awareness, and comfort explaining police career paths and eligibility steps to diverse candidates.

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Is this role remote?

No. The listing marks remote as 0 and is based in San Francisco, California for the City and County of San Francisco / SFPD recruiting work.

Who is the employer?

The City and County of San Francisco; the posting is tied to the San Francisco Police Department police recruiter title (1250).

Where can I learn more about the city?

Start with sf.gov and the San Francisco Wikipedia overview for civic and geographic context.

Company facts (cached)

Website: sf.gov

San Francisco, officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the fourth-most populous city in California and the 17th-most populous in the United States, with a population of 826,079 in 2025. Among U.S. cities with a population of 200,000 or more, San Francisco is ranked first by per capita income, third by population density, and sixth by aggregate income as of 2024. Some 4.6 million residents live in the city's metropolitan statistical area, which is the 13th-largest in the United States. Around 9.2 million live in the San Jose–San Francisco–Oakland combined sta…

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

The City and County of San Francisco is hiring a Police Recruiter to strengthen recruitment efforts for the San Francisco Police Department. Based in San Francisco, California, this full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $131,872 to $172,588 annually. About the Role As a Police Recruiter, you'll lead recruitment initiatives that attract qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to the San Francisco Police Department. Your work directly impacts public safety by connecting exceptional individuals with meaningful careers in law enforcement and community service in one of the nation's most dynamic cities. What You'll Do Develop and execute recruitment strategies to identify qualified candidates across the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond Conduct outreach at community events, educational institutions, career fairs, and professional networks Screen applications and conduct interviews to assess candidate qualifications and fit for police positions Manage recruitment records and track applicant progress through the hiring pipeline Collaborate with Human Resources and departmental leadership on staffing needs and hiring priorities Communicate job requirements, career opportunities, and department benefits to prospective applicants Support full-cycle recruitment from posting through candidate onboarding What We're Looking For Proven experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or human resources Strong communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrated ability to build relationships and network effectively Experience with applicant tracking systems and recruitment technology Knowledge of equal employment opportunity practices and inclusive hiring principles Willingness to travel throughout the Bay Area for recruitment activities Commitment to building a diverse, representative workforce About the San Francisco Police Department The San Francisco Police Department serves the residents of San Francisco through professional, ethical law enforcement and community engagement. The City and County of San Francisco is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the communities it serves. How to Apply Submit your application through the job listing before the deadline closes. The City and County of San Francisco is an equal opportunity employer.

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