Police Officer Recruit SJ55
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Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7000 employees play a key role in the success of San Jos the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San Jos employees work together as one team to make San Jos a vibrant innovative and desirable place to live and work.Visithere to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations including quality and excellent customer service and hereto learn more about San Jos.
The City of San Jos is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation disability veteran statusor any other consideration made unlawful under any federal state or local laws. The City of San Jos is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please contact us at711 (TTY) or via email at .
About the Department
**THIS IS FOR THE FEBRUARY 2026 POLICE ACADEMY**
Application Period:Opens on: March 18 2025
Application Deadline: Closes on July 21 2025
****SCORE DEADLINE IS JULY 28 2025****
Minimum Qualifications
No prior experience or training is required. However applicants must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications below:
At least 201/2 years old at the time of application / Maximum age is 70 years old (mandatory retirement age)
Legally authorized to work in the United States under Federal Law
Possession of a valid drivers license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in the U.S.
MUST POSSESS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION U.S. high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED); waived if you have earned a college degree from an accredited college within the U.S. View more information about Accredited College Credits
MUST POSSESS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION 40 semester college credits or 60 quarter college credits from a U.S. accredited college or university. Police Academy credits already earned are accepted as part of the educational requirement.
Military Veterans with an honorable discharge can substitute four 4 years of active duty service in the U.S. Air Force Army Navy Marines or Coast Guard in lieu of the minimum college credit requirement Reserve time excluded.
MUST POSSESS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION College units earned outside of the U.S. are accepted if translated and evaluated for this requirement.
- Any college coursework or degrees that are obtained from OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES will need to be translated by an accepted service. Here is one SJPD accepts all fees are the responsibility of the applicant.
- Institute of California
3550 Stevens Creek Boulevard Suite 310
San Jose CA 95117
- Institute of California
More information about Accredited College Credits
- Must have at least 20/40 corrected vision
- No felony domestic violence or misdemeanor convictions; cannot currently be on probation or parole
POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT POSITION:
The San Jose Police Department is a dynamic progressive and professional organization dedicated to maintaining community partnerships which promote a high quality of life for the Citys diverse population. The Department is committed to treating all people with dignity fairness and respect protecting their rights and providing equal protection under the law.
A Police Recruit is an entry level position and applies to someone who does NOT have police/peace officer or training within the State of California; police officers from other states and federal law enforcement officers who do NOT possess a California P.O.S.T. Academy Certificate; and someone who has graduated from a California P.O.S.T. Academy but has NOT completed a patrol field training program. The San Jose Police Department does not accept the California P.O.S.T. Waiver.
SELF SCHEDULING TEST: All applicants must self schedule a WRITTEN TESTand a PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST.(We accept the Pellet B OR the NTN for the written test requirement). Refer to the registration links below:
Pellet B (Written): (Written): do offer in house testing once a month for applicants in our process. You will receive the testing flyer with the available dates once you pass your PHQ/SUPP*
**ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE WRITTEN AND PHYSICAL AGILITY BEFORE RECEIVING AN ORAL INTERVIEW INVITE**
STEP #1: SUBMIT POLICE RECRUIT APPLICATION
STEP #2: COMPLETE THESUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION- The Supplemental Application will be sent to you within one week of applying. It includes the Personal History Questionnaire consisting of approximately 40 questions which allow an applicant to selfreport behavior(s) determined to be related directly to job suitability.
STEP #3: SELFSCHEDULE WRITTEN and PHYSICAL AGILITY EXAMS.
- Candidates must pass ONEof the below written examinations. Results valid for 1 year.
- California P.O.S.T. Reading & Writing Test (PELLETB)Available only in CA)Pass Point is a TScore total of 50 or higher. Results valid for three years. For more information or to register visit: Testing Network (NTN) Frontline Written Exam:Available Nationwide) Pass Point scores are 60 Video 65 Reading and 65 Writing. For more information or to register visit: P.O.S.T. Physical Agility Test (WSTB). Pass or Fail. The WSTB includes a 99yard obstacle course 32foot body drag 165 lbs. sixfoot chainlink fence climb with 25 yard sprint and 500yard run. Also included in the Physical Agility Test is a 1 mile run which must be completed in 12 minutes or less. Results valid for one year. To register visit: We will not accept the WSTB from any other department/agency.
STEP #4: ORAL BOARD INTERVIEW
- This is a panel interview. Candidates will be asked five to eight questions. Pass Point is 70 or higher. Results are valid for three years.
- If you are out of state or military we can conduct your interview via ZOOM but you will still need to come out here to take the physical agility test.
STEP #5: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION PROCESS
- Eligible candidates will complete a Personal History Statement (PHS) packet. Background investigators will then be assigned to assist candidates through the process. Upon successful completion and review of the background investigation the hiring board will make their employment selections. Those selected will receive a conditional offer of employment contingent upon successfully passing a medical and psychological exam.
STEP #6: THE SAN JOSE POLICE ACADEMY
- Police Recruits are considered a City of San Jose employee while attending the Academy which is a 26week program. Recruits are paid the current contract hourly rate while in the Academy. Upon graduation you will enter the Field Training Program (FTO) for additional training as a SJPD officer on the street.
- For the current Police Recruit hourly rate go to:
City Pay Plan as of 01/2025
DISCLAIMER: The provisions of this job posting do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Resumes will not be accepted. The City may without notice change or eliminate any particular assessment or component or combination of components as needs dictate.
IMPORTANT: Per the Citys COVID19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy On September 12 2022 the County of Santa Clara rescinded prior Public Health Orders related to COVID19 vaccination and testing. The Countys Health Officer continues to recommend that all individuals receive COVID19 booster shots for which they are eligible; however given the rapid emergence of new and different variants the anticipated release of additional boosters on a periodic basis and changing guidance on when individuals should obtain boosters in light of prior vaccination and prior COVID19 infection the requirement that all City officers employees temporary employees unpaid interns and members of any City of San Jose Boards Commission or Committees obtain a booster shot within 14 days of becoming eligible is discontinued at this time. All City officers employees temporary employees unpaid interns and members of any City of San Jose Boards Commission or Committees are required to be fully vaccinated. Fully vaccinated means the following: It has been at least two weeks since the person has completed the entire recommended initial series of a COVID19 vaccine. For example as of the date of the most recent update to this memorandum the person would be fully vaccinated at least two weeks after receiving a second dose of the Pfizer Moderna or Novavax COVID19 vaccine or two weeks after receiving a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID19 vaccine.
Agency
San Jose Police Department
Address
6087 Great Oaks Parkway
San Jose California 95119- Any college coursework or degrees that are obtained from OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES will need to be translated by an accepted service. Here is one SJPD accepts all fees are the responsibility of the applicant.
Additional Information:
Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
You must answer all jobspecific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.
Please note that applications are currently not acceptedthrough CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION please email and we will research the status of your application.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
