How to Prepare for Testing

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Preparing for the testing process ensures higher levels of success.

The San Jose Police Departments' Recruiting Unit has gathered the following tools to help you during the testing process. This is a great opportunity for SJPD Police Recruit applicants to better prepare themselves for these phases of the testing process. 

We also recommend candidates visit the San Jose Police Department website, the San Jose PD Recruitment website, as well as the City of San Jose website for more information about the City of San Jose and the San Jose Police Department. 


How to prepare for the Pellet B Test?

  • Resource Website - www.policetesttutors.com
  • Additional resources: "Mometrix Pellet B Guide Booklet", available online or at bookstores

How to prepare for the NTN Test?


Recruiting Workshops

EventDate/Time
08/10/2024 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
08/21/2024 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
09/07/2024 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
09/18/2024 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
10/05/2024 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
10/16/2024 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
11/16/2024 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11/20/2024 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
12/07/2024 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
12/18/2024 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

How to prepare for the physical agility test? 

  • SJPD Fitness Series - SJPD Applicants Only

The San Jose Police Department is currently hosting SJPD FITNESS every Wednesday evening. 
This fitness series will help you prepare for the WSTB Physical Fitness Test and prepare you for similar workouts in The SJPD Police Academy.

You will be working out with other applicants who are also in the testing process and with the SJPD Recruiters and Academy TAC Officers.

To register, please email us at sjpdrecruiting@sanjoseca.gov

South Bay Academy offers an instruction and practice session for the Physical Agility Exam. 


Oral Board Workshop

The Oral Board Interview Workshop prepares applicants for the Oral Board Exam. An applicant’s final grade is comprised of the oral interview score plus any applicable veteran preference points and determines seniority within the testing cycle. This workshop covers key areas included in the Oral Board Exam.

Police Oral Board Tutorial 


Important Locations and Addresses 

Oral Board Exam :

San Jose Police Department Training Center - Substation
6087 Great Oaks Parkway
San Jose, California 95119

This location is approximately 14 miles from San Jose international Airport and 8 miles from South Bay Regional Public Safety Consortium in San Jose.

Written and Physical Test - South Bay Academy/ San Jose :

The Academy - Coyote Valley Campus, South Bay Regional Public Safety Consortium
560 Bailey Ave.
San Jose, California 95141

 SJPD In-house Written and Physical Agility Test - SJPD Substation/ San Jose :

San Jose Police Department Training Center - Substation
6087 Great Oaks Parkway
San Jose, California 95119

Oral Board Exam Workshop - (ZOOM) :  

SJPD Applicants will be invited to attend an Oral Board Exam workshop. For further information please email us at sjpdrecruiting@sanjoseca.gov

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