Senior Legal Process Clerk - SF Police Dept. (8108)

The San Francisco Police Department was established in 1849 and continually strives to become a more effective, inclusive and modern police department, while earning the trust and pride of those we serve and those who serve. Our goal is to reflect on current SFPD initiatives, assess best practices across the country, and evaluate the changing environment in policing and within the City to arrive at a strategy statement that the Department and our community can embody every day.

The San Francisco Police Department stands for Safety and Respect for All. We will engage in just transparent unbiased and responsive policing. We will do so in the spirit of dignity and in collaboration with the community. And we will maintain and build trust and respect as the guardians of Constitutional and human rights.

The San Francisco Police Department is committed to excellence in law enforcement and is dedicated to the people, traditions and diversity of our City. The department provides service with understanding, response with compassion, performance with integrity and law enforcement with vision. The department has grown into a nationally known police department providing law enforcement services to one of the most recognized cities in the United States.

Specific information regarding this recruitment process are listed below:

• Application Opening: December 8, 2025
• Application Deadline: Apply immediately, announcement may close anytime after December 19, 2025.
• Class & Compensation: $77,038 - $93,626
• Recruitment ID: PEX-8108-161565
• Appointment Type: Permanent Exempt: This is an Exempt position excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process, pursuant to the City and County of San Francisco, Charter Section 10.104. It is considered "at will" and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer. The duration of the appointment shall not exceed 36 months.
• Work Location: SFPD ID Bureau at Hall of Justice, 850 Bryant Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
• Work Schedule: 24/7 Operations - Day and Swing Shift with weekends once a month (no telecommute option)

The Senior Legal Process Clerk is responsible for processing and examining complex legal actions and documents, and for interpreting and explaining complex regulations and procedures. It is distinguished from Legal Process Clerk in that the latter is responsible for carrying out and explaining procedures which are more routine in nature and performing duties under closer supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The potential candidate will exemplify SFPD’s core values and mission while performing the following functions (including but not limited to):

• Assist the public and law enforcement personnel at the reception window with services such as mug shots, RAP sheets, and clearance letters.
• Answer the ID Bureau Clerk’s phone line professionally to provide assistance and information.
• Check for active warrants for individuals requesting services.
• Maintain CLETS certification and ensure compliance with system access protocols.
• Enter applicant and registration information (Sex Offender, Arson, Narcotic) into the CABLE system using the Be Advised Mask.
• Pick up and distribute incoming mail for the department.
• Assist fingerprint technicians with filing criminal history jackets in the Forensic Library.
• Answer calls and create J numbers for officers with juveniles in custody.
• Link arrest information in the Court Management System (CMS) to criminal history jackets.
• Enter external arrests, bookings, citations, and bench warrant citations into the court system.
• Create court numbers and enter probation transfer records into CABLE.
• Enter NATMS data including CII and FBI numbers returned from DOJ and FBI.
• Contact officers to clarify or correct restraining order information.
• Monitor and process restraining order forms received via email.
• Access and update the California Courts Protective Order Registry (CCPOR) daily.
• Maintain the Restraining Order Library.
• Assist law enforcement in retrieving restraining order copies.
• Performs related duties as required.

Experience:

Two (2) years (equivalent to 4,000 hours) of verifiable experience in processing and/or researching documents in accordance with laws, codes and/or regulations in a legal, governmental, real estate or financial services environment

Substitution:

30 semester / 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university, with a minimum of 12 semester / 18 quarter units in business and/or law; AND

One (1) year (equivalent to 2,000 hours) of verifiable experience processing and/or researching documents in accordance with laws, codes and/or regulations in a legal, governmental, real estate or financial services environment.

Verification of Education and Experience: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility or disqualification.

Background Investigation: Prior to employment with the San Francisco Police Department, a thorough background investigation will be conducted to determine the candidate’s suitability for employment. The investigation may include, but not be limited to: criminal history records, driving records, drug/alcohol screening, and other related employment and personal history records. Reasons for rejection may include use of controlled substances and alcohol, felony conviction, repeated or serious violations of the law, inability to work with co-workers, inability to accept supervision, inability to follow rules and regulations or other relevant factors. Candidates may be required to undergo drug/alcohol screening, and must clear Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprinting. Criminal records will be carefully reviewed; candidates who do not report their complete criminal records on their applications will be disqualified. Applicants will be fingerprinted.

Recruiter Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the Sr. Human Resources Analyst, Anna Duong at anna.d.duong@sfgov.org.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

SFPD Recruitment: https://www.sanfranciscopolice.org/your-sfpd/careers

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.