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How hard is it to be a police officer in San Francisco?
I am a 9th grader in college and career learning what type of career I should be in class. #career #experienced
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Mark’s Answer
According to Google, the SFPD is a great department to work for. It's fast pace and exciting. The best thing about the job is that you never know what is coming your way next. The hours are long but the job itself is very rewarding.
I think being a police officer is hard work. Television can make it look quite glamorous. Like all careers, there is the tedious as well as the fun. I have many friends who are or have been in law enforcement. I have a very close friend who retired from the State Police. My Uncle Bob retired from a city police department. It's a very rewarding career with fantastic benefits! At the same time, it's a very demanding role! Both have amazing stories to tell!!
Here are the General Information and Qualifications from the SFPD Web Site
The City and County of San Francisco invites you to join a highly respected police department and serve the citizens of one of the most beautiful cities in the world. San Francisco Police Officers perform a wide variety of duties to promote public safety and security, prevent crime and enforce the law. Police officers perform a number of essential functions. For example, they patrol districts to prevent and detect crime; respond to calls for assistance; conduct criminal investigations; interact with the community to build cooperation and support; pursue and arrest suspects; enforce traffic and parking laws; write reports and maintain records; work with superiors, peers, and others as a team; prepare for and participate in planned events; prepare for court and give testimony; and fulfill other administrative duties when required. This is much more than a job; it is an opportunity to build a career of which you can be proud.
Minimum Qualifications:
Be 21 years of age.
There is no maximum age limit.
Have not been convicted of a felony crime.
Have not been convicted of an offense involving domestic violence.
Have not been convicted of any misdemeanor, which carries a penalty of prohibiting ownership, possession or control of a firearm.
Be a U.S. citizen.
Have a U.S. High School Diploma, have passed a G.E.D. or the California High School Proficiency Examination, or have an AA or higher degree from an accredited college or university.
Have a valid driver's license to operate an automobile.
Wishing you the best,
Mark
I think being a police officer is hard work. Television can make it look quite glamorous. Like all careers, there is the tedious as well as the fun. I have many friends who are or have been in law enforcement. I have a very close friend who retired from the State Police. My Uncle Bob retired from a city police department. It's a very rewarding career with fantastic benefits! At the same time, it's a very demanding role! Both have amazing stories to tell!!
Here are the General Information and Qualifications from the SFPD Web Site
The City and County of San Francisco invites you to join a highly respected police department and serve the citizens of one of the most beautiful cities in the world. San Francisco Police Officers perform a wide variety of duties to promote public safety and security, prevent crime and enforce the law. Police officers perform a number of essential functions. For example, they patrol districts to prevent and detect crime; respond to calls for assistance; conduct criminal investigations; interact with the community to build cooperation and support; pursue and arrest suspects; enforce traffic and parking laws; write reports and maintain records; work with superiors, peers, and others as a team; prepare for and participate in planned events; prepare for court and give testimony; and fulfill other administrative duties when required. This is much more than a job; it is an opportunity to build a career of which you can be proud.
Minimum Qualifications:
Be 21 years of age.
There is no maximum age limit.
Have not been convicted of a felony crime.
Have not been convicted of an offense involving domestic violence.
Have not been convicted of any misdemeanor, which carries a penalty of prohibiting ownership, possession or control of a firearm.
Be a U.S. citizen.
Have a U.S. High School Diploma, have passed a G.E.D. or the California High School Proficiency Examination, or have an AA or higher degree from an accredited college or university.
Have a valid driver's license to operate an automobile.
Wishing you the best,
Mark
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Donna’s Answer
Johnson;
Becoming a first responder of any kind is an admirable opportunity. If you have an interest in pursuing this career line, I would suggest that you do some hands-on training. Reach out to your local San Francisco precinct and see what youth opportunities they have. As follow up I have attached two links to the San Francisco Police Department Summer Programs and Community Programs.
I volunteer with the Young Marines youth organization. Three years ago I came out to San Francisco to go through FEMA Emergency Preparedness Training. At the time the San Francisco police department was running the training. Let me tell you it was an awesome experience not only for me as an Adult Leader with Young Marines, but for the youth that traveled with me and participated in the program. Seek out this opportunity if still offered, as it will show you so many aspects of emergency preparedness. Additionally some of the youth cadets lead from the police department lead the training, so excellent reference for future employment or college entrance.
https://www.sanfranciscopolice.org/community/youth/summer-programs
https://www.sanfranciscopolice.org/community
https://training.fema.gov/
Becoming a first responder of any kind is an admirable opportunity. If you have an interest in pursuing this career line, I would suggest that you do some hands-on training. Reach out to your local San Francisco precinct and see what youth opportunities they have. As follow up I have attached two links to the San Francisco Police Department Summer Programs and Community Programs.
I volunteer with the Young Marines youth organization. Three years ago I came out to San Francisco to go through FEMA Emergency Preparedness Training. At the time the San Francisco police department was running the training. Let me tell you it was an awesome experience not only for me as an Adult Leader with Young Marines, but for the youth that traveled with me and participated in the program. Seek out this opportunity if still offered, as it will show you so many aspects of emergency preparedness. Additionally some of the youth cadets lead from the police department lead the training, so excellent reference for future employment or college entrance.
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