Police Officer - Recruit

FEBRUARY 2027 POLICE ACADEMY

Application Status:

OPEN Application Deadline:

July 13, 2026 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 City's 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

No prior experience or training is required At least 20-1/2 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 driver's license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in the

U.S. 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. College units earned outside of the U.S. are accepted if translated and evaluated for this requirement. Must have at least 20/40 corrected vision No felony, domestic violence or misdemeanor assault convictions; cannot currently be on probation or parole.

POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT - STEP BY STEP APPLICATION STEP 1

SUBMIT

APPLICATION

www. SJPDYOU.com STEP 2:

SELF-SCHEDULE WRITTEN

Candidates must pass only ONE written exam. (PELLET B) California P.O.S.T. Reading & Writing Test (Available only in CA)Pass Point is a T-Score total of 50 or higher. Results valid for three years. National Testing Network (NTN)

Frontline Written Exam :

( Available Nationwide and Virtual Options) Pass Point scores are 60% Video, 65% Reading, and 65% Writing. For more information or to register, visit: https://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/ STEP 3:

SELF- SCHEDULE WSTB/ PHYSICAL AGILITY

California P.O.S.T. Physical Agility Test (WSTB) . The WSTB includes a 99-yard obstacle course, 32-foot body drag (165 lbs.), six-foot chain-link fence climb with 25 yard sprint, six-foot solid wall climb and 500-yard run. Also included in the Physical Agility Test is a 1 .5 mile run, which must be completed in 14 minutes or less. 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 32-week 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.

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.

Pay:

$113,505.00 - $208,493.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Uniform allowance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$113,505.00 - $208,493.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Retirement plan Ability to

Commute:

San Jose, CA 95110 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

San Jose, CA 95110: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person