Dear Prospective Applicant,

We are excited to announce that the San Jose Police Department (SJPD) is now accepting applications for the February 2025 Academy. This is a fantastic opportunity for Southern California applicants interested in relocating to the Bay Area and pursuing a rewarding career in law enforcement.

We would like to invite you to apply and attend our upcoming written and physical agility test for FREE*.

Here are the details:

• Date:  Friday, April 26, 2024
• Location: Ventura College,  4667 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003

*  * * Must be in our application process to participate * * * 

The Pellet B Written Test will assess your comprehension, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities. The physical agility test will measure your physical strength, endurance, and agility. Both tests are crucial parts of the selection process and will help us identify candidates who possess the skills and traits we value in our officers.

To sign up, please fill out an application here: SJPD Police Recruit Application.

Once your application is received and reviewed, you will receive further instructions on how to prepare for the tests.

If you wish to attend, please email us at sjpdrecruiting@sanjoseca.gov.

You may also email Recruiting Officer Joel Lozano at joel.lozano@sanjoseca.gov

We look forward to your participation and wish you the best of luck in the application process.

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