San Jose Police Recruitment

SJPD Recruit : Entry Level

November 2024

Nov 2024

Home Recruitment Menu

Translate SJPD Website Contact Us

68ºF

JOIN SJPD

Home Recruitment

For Applicants

Applicant Positions

Additional Information

Submit an Application

Calendar Grid 585844

Business
- San Jose Police Headquarters
  - 201 W. Mission Street
    San Jose, CA 95110
  - (408) 277-8900
- Southern Police Substation
  - 6087 Great Oaks Pkwy
    San Jose, CA 95119
More Businesses
FAQs
- I have a college degree from outside of the U.S. Can this be used as a waiver for the U.S. high school diploma or U.S. GED?
  
  NO – Only a degree from a U.S. accredited college can be used as a waiver for this requirement.
- I received a diploma or GED from a country OUTSIDE of the U.S., but earned a college degree from a U.S. accredited college. Do I meet the U.S. Diploma/U.S.GED requirement?
  
  YES – Please check the box; a college degree earned from a U.S. accredited college/university can be used as a waiver for the U.S. diploma/U.S. GED requirement.
- If certain crimes such as burglary are on the rise, why do police use their limited resources on traffic violations or to provide security at parties and special events?
  
  Officers on patrol are encouraged to proactively address issues in their assigned districts when they are not responding to a call for service. The Police Department also has a Traffic Enforcement Unit (TEU) which is deployed to areas with patterns of traffic collisions and violations. While the TEU does operate on a cost recovery model, patrol officers do not have any quotas for the number of tickets to issue.
  
  In addition, an on-duty officer may direct traffic if a traffic signal is not in service or to redirect traffic at the scene of an accident or crime. This is done to maintain the safety of drivers, pedestrians and others on the roadways. However, police officers that you see directing traffic or providing security may actually be working secondary employment and are considered off-duty.
More FAQs

Plan Your Career
- Career Paths
- Request a Ride-Along
- Contact a Recruiter
- Video Library
Connect With Us

Instructor demonstrating technique dragging a 160 pound dummy

Qualifications
Salary & Benefits
Test Preparation
Lateral
Police Academy
Careers

2 9:00 AMSAN JOSE POLICE - WOMEN'S BOOT CAMP SERIES

5 5:30 PMPELLET B TEST @ SJPD Substation (SJPD Applicants Only*)

6 5:30 PMSJPD FITNESS SERIES

7 8:30 AMPELLET B @ SOUTH BAY ACADEMY

12 5:30 PMSAN JOSE POLICE - WOMEN'S BOOT CAMP SERIES

16 9:00 AMPellet B Practice Workshops (ZOOM) - Hosted by Stevie Daniels

20 5:30 PMSJPD FITNESS SERIES 6:30 PMPellet B Practice Workshops (ZOOM) - Hosted by Stevie Daniels

23 8:30 AMNTN TEST @ SJPD Substation 1:00 PMSJPD PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST @ SJPD SUBSTATION (SJPD Applicants Only*)

25 JUNE 2025 Applicants- Scores are due today!

27 SJPD FITNESS SERIES- CANCELLED TODAY

Apply
Personal History
Written & Physical Tests
Oral Board Interview
Background Investigation
Police Academy
Field Training Program

Apply

Review the Minimum Qualifications and the Application Process.
Learn More
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.
Learn More
Written & Physical Tests

Candidates must pass a written exam and a physical agility test.
Learn More
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.
Learn More
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.
Learn More
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.
Learn More
Field Training Program

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