San Jose Police Department

A Police Recruit is an entry level position and is someone who does not have police/peace officer experience or training within the State of California. This classification applies to police officers from other states and federal law enforcement officers who do not possess a California P.O.S.T. Academy Certificate. The San Jose Police Department does not accept the California P.O.S.T. Waiver. Minimum Qualifications You must meet the following qualifications. If you meet them, move on to step #1 of the Application Process Must be up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccinations  COVID19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy  If you have any questions about the mandatory COVID vaccination policy, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at  employee.relations@sanjoseca.gov . No prior experience or training is required 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...

An Academy Graduate is someone who has successfully completed a California P.O.S.T. Basic Academy within the last twelve (12) months of application. All Academy Graduates will be required to attend the San Jose Police Academy. The San Jose Police Department does not accept the California P.O.S.T. Waiver. Minimum Qualifications If you meet the following qualifications, move on to the Academy Graduate Application Process: Must be up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccinations  COVID19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy  If you have any questions about the mandatory COVID vaccination policy, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at  employee.relations@sanjoseca.gov . Possess a California P.O.S.T. Academy graduation certificate within the past twelve (12) months Must be 21 years-old and not older than age 70 Legally authorized to work in the United States under Federal Law Must possess a valid California driver’s license Must possess a U.S....

A Lateral Entry Applicant is someone currently employed as a police/peace officer in the State of California. The San Jose Police Department does not accept out-of-state lateral police officer transfers or federal law enforcement transfers who have completed the California P.O.S.T. Basic Course Waiver. All law enforcement officers wishing to transfer from out-of-state or from a federal law enforcement agency must apply as a police recruit applicant and attend the San Jose Police Academy.  Now until June 30, 2023:  $10,000 Lateral Hiring Bonus Lateral Applicant Qualifications If you meet the following qualifications, move on to the Lateral Application Process Must be up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccinations  COVID19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy  If you have any questions about the mandatory COVID vaccination policy, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at  employee.relations@sanjoseca.gov . Currently employed as a California...