• SJPD Academy Inspection

    Join SJPD

    The SJPD is now hiring qualified candidates! First-step officers earn $111,000 and top-step officers earn $186,000 per year. Paid Academy training for Police recruits is $51.00/hr.

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    Fitness & Agility

    Candidates must complete a physical agility test including a 1.5 mile run in 14 minutes or less.

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    Police Academy

    Upon being hired, Police Recruits will attend the San Jose Police Academy. The Academy is a 26 week program with approximately 976 hours of training.

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    Career Opportunities

    Police Officers, Community Service Officers, Dispatchers, Call Takers, Data Specialists... Careers In Public Safety

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    Strength & Technique

    Candidates must be able to lift or drag a 165 lb. lifelike dummy 32 feet.

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    Community Service Officers

    In San Jose the Community Service Officer (CSO) is a relatively new civilian position, beginning in mid-2014. CSOs are deployed throughout San Jose to help police officers by responding to lower priority calls.

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SJPD Recruit : Entry Level

  1. Apply
  2. Personal History
  3. Written & Physical Tests
  4. Oral Board Interview
  5. Background Investigation
  6. Police Academy
  7. Field Training Program

  • Apply

    Review the Minimum Qualifications and the Application Process.

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  • Personal History

    The Personal History Questionnaire or PHQ is designed to identify applicants who do not meet the minimum standards to become a Police Recruit; saving the ineligible applicant considerable time and effort involved in the testing process.

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  • Written & Physical Tests

    Candidates must pass a written exam and a physical agility test.

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  • Oral Board Interview

    This is a panel interview. Candidates will be asked five to eight questions, not necessarily police-related. Attend an Oral Board Interview Workshop to prepare for the Oral Board Exam.

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  • Background Investigation

    Candidates will complete a Personal History Statement (PHS) packet. Information provided by the applicant must be truthful and accurate. Omission of facts can be grounds for disqualification.

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  • Police Academy

    Police Recruits are considered a City of San Jose employee while attending the Academy, which is a 26-week program. Recruits are paid the current contract hourly rate while in the Academy.

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  • Field Training Program

    The Field Training Officer (FTO) program is the “street” training for officers just graduating from the academy.

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