Police Officer Recruit Academy SJ53

THIS IS FOR THE JUNE 2025 POLICE ACADEMY

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

Application Period : Opens on July 23, 2024

Application Deadline : Closes on November 18, 2024

Join the June 2025 Academy : Shape Your Future in Law Enforcement!

Are you passionate about serving your community and making a positive impact? Look no further! The June 2025 Academy is now accepting applications, and we invite you to be part of this transformative experience.

What Is the June 2025 Academy?

The June 2025 Academy is a rigorous Police training program designed to prepare individuals for a rewarding career in law enforcement.

Whether you’re a recent graduate, a career changer, or someone committed to public service, this academy provides the essential knowledge, skills, and practical training needed to excel in the field.

Minimum Qualifications :

• 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)

• Must have at least 20 / 40 corrected vision
• No felony, domestic violence or misdemeanor assault convictions; cannot currently be on probation or parole
• No financial accounts currently in "collections".

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.

JUNE 2025 RECRUITMENT

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) : http : / / www.theacademy.ca.gov / tests

NTN (Written) : https : / / www.nationaltestingnetwork.com / publicsafetyjobs /

WSTB : http : / / www.theacademy.ca.gov / tests

SCORE DEADLINE :

THE FINAL DEADLINE TO SUBMIT TEST SCORES FOR THIS ACADEMY RECRUITMENT WILL BE NOVEMBER 25, 2024

THE SOONER YOU SUBMIT YOUR WRITTEN AND PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST SCORES, THE SOONER YOU CAN SCHEDULE YOUR ORAL INTERVIEW.

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 : http : / / www.theacademy.ca.gov / tests

National Testing Network (NTN) Frontline Written Exam : (Available Nationwide) Pass Point scores are 65% Video, 70% Reading, and 70% Writing.

For more information or to register, visit : https : / / www.nationaltestingnetwork.com / publicsafetyjobs /

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 : http : / / www.theacademy.ca.gov / tests 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 :

City Pay Plan as of 09 / 2022

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, 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.

Agency :

San Jose Police Department

Address :

6087 Great Oaks Parkway

San Jose, California, 95119

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