This page contains helpful information for several exams including specific information for public safety exams.

<h3 data-block-key="b81vf">General</h3><ul><li data-block-key="uol80"><a data-id="76709" data-linktype="page" data-parent-id="2" href="/clerical-exam-candidate-handbook/">Clerical Exam Candidate Handbook</a></li><li data-block-key="3cxu0"><a data-id="76714" data-linktype="page" data-parent-id="2" href="/custodian-and-porter-candidate-handbook/">Custodian and Porter Candidate Handbook</a> </li><li data-block-key="55qwd"><a href="https://www.sf.gov/sites/default/files/2024-12/Management-Test-Battery.pdf">Management Test Battery Information</a></li><li data-block-key="ix91d"><a href="https://www.sf.gov/sites/default/files/2024-12/Multiple-Choice-Test-Preparation-Manual.pdf">Multiple-Choice Test Preparation Manual</a> </li><li data-block-key="5ejh2"><a href="https://www.sf.gov/sites/default/files/2024-12/Supervisory-Test-Battery.pdf">Supervisory Test Battery Information</a></li></ul><h3 data-block-key="ilorh">Public Safety</h3><ul><li data-block-key="3k7j2"><a data-id="76689" data-linktype="page" data-parent-id="2" href="/public-safety-team-eligible-list-rankings/">Public Safety Team Eligible List Rankings</a> </li></ul><h3 data-block-key="7jm5f">San Francisco Fire Department</h3><ul><li data-block-key="5tfnt"><a href="https://www.sf.gov/sites/default/files/2024-12/H002-Firefighter-Job-Ad-Notes.pdf">H002 Firefighter Job Ad Notes</a></li><li data-block-key="7u6mv"><a href="https://www.sf.gov/sites/default/files/2025-01/H020-Fire-Lieutenant-Answers-to-Questions-Assessment-Center.pdf">H020 Fire Lieutenant Answers to Questions Assessment Center</a></li><li data-block-key="hgu0r"><a href="https://www.sf.gov/sites/default/files/2024-12/H020-Fire-Lieutenant-Prep-Guide-Questions-2024.pdf">H020 Fire Lieutenant Preparation Guide Questions</a></li><li data-block-key="h0c54"><a href="https://media.api.sf.gov/documents/H020-Fire-Lieutenant-Promotional-Process-Candidate-Test-Preparation-Guide.pdf">H020 Fire Lieutenant Promotional Process Candidate Test Preparation Guide</a></li><li data-block-key="pk20l"><a href="https://www.sf.gov/sites/default/files/2024-12/H020-Fire-Lieutenant-Candidate-Test-Prep-Guide-2024.pdf">H020 Fire Lieutenant Written Exam Candidate Test Preparation Guide</a></li><li data-block-key="dlrm7"><a href="https://media.api.sf.gov/documents/H022-Fire-Lieutenant-Preparation-Guide.pdf">H022 Fire Lieutenant Preparation Guide</a></li><li data-block-key="7gau5"><a href="https://media.api.sf.gov/documents/H022-Answers-to-Prep-Guide-Questions.pdf">H022 Fire Lieutenant Answers to Preparation Guide Questions from Candidates</a></li><li data-block-key="alr5v"></li></ul><h3 data-block-key="fgl95">San Francisco Police Department</h3><ul><li data-block-key="cynhg"><a href="https://www.sf.gov/sites/default/files/2024-12/Physical-Ability-Test-Instructions-and-Score-Table-2022.pdf">Physical Ability Test Instructions and Score Table</a> </li><li data-block-key="n0lsn"><a href="https://www.joinsfpd.com/physical-ability-test">Physical Ability Test Video</a></li><li data-block-key="p1atn"><a href="https://www.sf.gov/sites/default/files/2024-12/FAQs-about-Police-Promotions.pdf">Promotions Frequently Asked Questions</a></li><li data-block-key="e6nu1"><a href="https://media.api.sf.gov/documents/SFPD-2025-Sergeant-AC-Prep-Guide.pdf">Q050 Sergeant AC Prep Guide Questions and Answers</a></li><li data-block-key="5hc3n"><a href="https://media.api.sf.gov/documents/Q050-Sergeant-Answers-to-Questions-from-Candidates.pdf">Q050 Sergeant Answers to Questions from Candidates</a></li><li data-block-key="dkueu"><a href="https://media.api.sf.gov/documents/SFPD-Q050-Orientation-Questions-and-Answers.pdf">Q050 Sergeant Orientation Questions and Answers</a></li><li data-block-key="4ff5g"><a href="https://media.api.sf.gov/documents/Q050-Sergeant-Written-Job-Knowledge-Examination-Study-Guide-2025.pdf">Q050 Sergeant Written Job Knowledge Examination Study Guide</a></li></ul>

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