ATTENTION SJPD APPLICANTS: 

If you are an SJPD Applicant and have passed your Supplemental Application Review, we welcome you to take your Physical Agility Test at SJPD Substation

Registration is required. Please email us at sjpdrecruiting@sanjoseca.gov to request a registration link and password.

If you have any further questions, you may also reach us at 408-277-4951.

 SJPD Physical Agility Description:

CHAIN LINK FENCE

Run five (5) yards to a six-foot (6) chain link fence, climb over a fence, and continue running another 25 yards. Passing score under 10 seconds.

BODY DRAG

Lift and drag a 165- pound life-like dummy 32 feet. Passing score under 10 seconds.

99 YARD OBSTACLE COURSE

Run a 99-yard obstacle course consisting of several sharp turns, a number of curb-height obstacles, and a 34-inch-high obstacle that must be vaulted. Passing score under 23 seconds.

500 YARD RUN

Run 500 yards (equivalent to one lap plus 60 yards of a standard running track.) Passing score is under 2 minutes.

1 MILE RUN

Run 1 mile. Passing score under 12 minutes

The physical agility test does not require a muscular build or any special law enforcement training to complete. However, candidates with low levels of stamina, muscle tone and/or coordination; or who are overweight, tire easily, or lack leg and upper body strength, may have difficulty passing the test. While the test does not eliminate candidates, who are of average physical condition, it is obvious you should be in good physical condition prior to participating in the test. It is strongly recommended that you do some running, jogging, calisthenics, or other physical activities to build-up your stamina, muscle tone and coordination