Police Recruiter (1250) - San Francisco Police Department

Specific information regarding this recruitment process are listed below:

• Application Opening: June 26, 2026

• Application Deadline: Apply immediately, announcement may close any time after two weeks from posting date.

• Class & Compensation: $131,872.00 - $172,588.00

• 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 Location: SFPD Headquarters, 1245 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94158

• Work Schedule: This position may require occasional travel and extended work hours to support recruitment events, community outreach, and hiring activities

Role description

Under general direction, the Police Recruiter serves as a key member of the San Francisco Police Department's Recruitment Unit and is responsible for attracting, engaging, and guiding qualified candidates through the Police Officer hiring process.

This position functions as both a recruiter and candidate success advisor, building relationships with prospective applicants from initial outreach through academy appointment. The Police Recruiter develops and executes innovative recruitment strategies, conducts outreach to diverse communities, and provides individualized guidance to candidates navigating SFPD's multi-stage hiring process. The Recruiter serves as an ambassador for SFPD, ensuring candidates remain informed, engaged, and competitive throughout the hiring process.

Key Responsibilities

Police Officer Recruitment & Outreach

• 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.

Candidate Engagement & Hiring Process Navigation

• 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, and examination preparation seminars.

• Monitor candidate progress through each stage of the hiring process and proactively address barriers that may impact candidate success.

• Maintain regular communication with applicants to improve engagement, reduce attrition, and increase hiring conversion rates.

• Assist candidates in understanding and preparing for the written examination, physical ability testing, oral interview, background investigation, and other onboarding requirements.

• Collaborate with Command staff, Sworn, and Civilian staff to understand workforce needs, provide recruitment updates, and recommend strategies to strengthen candidate pipelines.

Recruitment Marketing & Employer Branding

• Develop recruitment marketing campaigns utilizing social media, digital advertising, video content, and community outreach initiatives.

• Create compelling recruitment materials that showcase career opportunities, compensation, specialized assignments, advancement opportunities, and community impact.

• Collaborate with sworn and professional staff to develop authentic recruitment messaging and candidate success stories.

• Evaluate recruitment trends and recommend innovative strategies to increase applicant volume and improve candidate quality.

Data Analysis & Program Improvement

• Track applicant movement through the recruitment funnel and identify areas contributing to candidate drop-off.

• Analyze recruitment metrics including application volume, testing participation, background completion rates, academy appointments, and hiring outcomes.

• Develop reports and recommendations to improve recruitment effectiveness and hiring efficiency.

• Collaborate with background investigators, hiring staff, and command personnel to improve candidate experience and reduce time-to-hire.

• Maintain accurate and confidential recruitment records in accordance with departmental policies.

Performs other related duties as required.