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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.
Job Responsibility
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, 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
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
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
Requirements
Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
Two (2) years of verifiable full-time professional-level experience in recruitment
Nice to have
Experience recruiting, conducting outreach, or engaging communities within public safety, law enforcement, military, or other uniformed service environments
Strong ability to build relationships and engage effectively with diverse communities, including delivering presentations or representing an organization at public events
Experience using applicant tracking systems, recruitment analytics, or digital outreach tools to support data‑informed recruitment strategies