What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer Recruit Academy SJ54 position at City of San Jose, CA?

Salary : $110,058.00 Annually

Location : San Jose

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 5

Department : Police Department

Opening Date : 11 / 19 / 2024

Closing Date : 3 / 17 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 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. Visit to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and here to 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 status or 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 at 408-535-1285, 711 (TTY), or via email at CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov.

About the Department

THIS IS FOR THE OCTOBER 2025 POLICE ACADEMY

Application Period : Opens on : November 19, 2024

Application Deadline : Closes on March 17, 2025

Minimum Qualifications

No prior experience or training is required. However, applicants must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications below :

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 other state approved high school diploma equivalency exam; waived if you earned a degree from an accredited college within the U.S.

MUST POSSESS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION

Forty (40) semester or sixty (60) quarter credits from a U.S. accredited college or university. Police academy credits already earned are accepted as part of the education 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)

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.

1.International Institute of California

3550 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Suite 310

San Jose, CA 95117

408) 249-1505

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 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. SELF SCHEDULING TEST : All applicants must self schedule a WRITTEN TEST and 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) :

NTN (Written) :

WSTB :

We 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 THE SUPPLEMENTAL 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 self-report behavior(s) determined to be related directly to job suitability.

STEP #3 : SELF-SCHEDULE WRITTEN and PHYSICAL AGILITY EXAMS.

Candidates must pass ONE of 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 T-Score total of 50 or higher. Results valid for three years. For more information or to register, visit :

National 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 :

California P.O.S.T. Physical Agility Test (WSTB) . Pass or Fail. The WSTB includes a 99-yard obstacle course, 32-foot body drag (165 lbs.), six-foot chain-link fence climb with 25 yard sprint, and 500-yard 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 26-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.

For the current Police Recruit hourly rate go to :

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 City's COVID19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy, On September 12, 2022, the County of Santa Clara rescinded prior Public Health Orders related to COVID-19 vaccination and testing. The County's Health Officer continues to recommend that all individuals receive COVID-19 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 COVID-19 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 COVID-19 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 COVID-19 vaccine or two weeks after receiving a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.

Agency

San Jose Police Department

Address

6087 Great Oaks Parkway

San Jose, California, 95119

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 H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

You must answer all job-specific 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 accepted through 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.

The City of San Jose offers a comprehensive benefit package.

To view a summary of the benefits the City offers, please visit our

I am at least 20 1 / 2 years old.(Mandatory retirement at 70 years old)

I am legally authorized to work in the United States under Federal Law.

I possess a UNITED STATES high school diploma or other state approved high school diploma equivalency certification.(This requirement is WAIVED if you possess a 2-year, 4-year, or advanced degree earned from a U.S. accredited college or university)Please check 'Yes' if either condition applies.

I CURRENTLY POSSESS forty (40) semester or sixty (60) quarter credits from a UNITED STATES accredited college or university.The college requirement is WAIVED if you are an honorably discharged U.S. military veteran who has completed (4) years of active duty service. If your degree is from OUTISDE OF THE UNITED STATES, you will need to get your degree translated by an approved SJPD translation service, fees are at your expense (info will be provided)Please check 'Yes' if any of these conditions apply.

I possess a valid driver's license authorizing the operation of a motor vehicle in the U.S.

Which Police Academy would you like to test for?

October 2025

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