Job Description
Police Recruit - February 2027 Academy The San Jos Police Department is dedicated to providing public safety through community partnerships and 21st Century Policing practices, ensuring equity for all. The Department is committed to treating all of San Jose's diverse community members with dignity, fairness, and respect, while 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. STEP #1: SUBMIT POLICE RECRUIT APPLICATION Applications are reviewed on a weekly basis and updates will be sent once the application review is complete. STEP #2: SELF-SCHEDULE WRITTEN and PHYSICAL AGILITY EXAMS. ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE WRITTEN AND PHYSICAL AGILITY BEFORE RECEIVING AN ORAL INTERVIEW INVITE Candidates must pass ONE of the below written examinations. SJPD accepts the PELLETB and NTN written exams. Results are valid for 3 years. 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 60% Video, 65% Reading, and 65% Writing. For more information or to register, visit: https://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs