Police Recruit Academy SJ51
4.
1 San Jose, CA San Jose, CA Full-time Full-time $45.
83 an hour $45.
83 an hour 6 days ago 6 days ago 6 days ago MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS No prior experience or training is required.
However, applicants must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications below:
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) More information about Accredited College Credits 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 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.
OCTOBER 2024 ACADEMY RECRUITMENT:
Application Opening Date:
11/21/2023 Application Closing Date:
03/18/2024 Applications will be processed weekly.
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 MARCH 25, 2024 THE SOONER YOU SUBMIT YOUR WRITTEN AND PHYISCAL 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 HIRING PROCESS PLEASE review the below timelines to determine which Academy recruitment best fits your availability PRIOR to applying.
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, On September 12, 2022, the County of Santa Clara rescinded prior Public Health Orders related to COVID-19 vaccination and testing.
The County's Health Officer continues to recommend that all individuals receive COVID-19 booster shots for which they are eligible; however, given the rapid emergence of new and different variants, the anticipated release of additional boosters on a periodic basis, and changing guidance on when individuals should obtain boosters in light of prior vaccination and prior COVID-19 infection, the requirement that all City officers, employees, temporary employees, unpaid interns, and members of any City of San Jose Boards, Commission or Committees obtain a booster shot within 14 days of becoming eligible is discontinued at this time.
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.
Fully vaccinated means the following:
It has been at least two weeks since the person has completed the entire recommended initial series of a COVID-19 vaccine.
For example, as of the date of the most recent update to this memorandum, the person would be fully vaccinated at least two weeks after receiving a second dose of the Pfizer, Moderna, or Novavax COVID-19 vaccine or two weeks after receiving a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
Agency San Jose Police Department Address 6087 Great Oaks Parkway San Jose, California, 95119 SALARY:
Paid Academy training for Police Recruit of $45.
83/hour Annual base pay range for Police Officer of $102,000 to $186,000 ( 7 annual steps) Classification also receives a 4% ongoing pensionable retention premium pay and 3.
75% Crisis Intervention Training Pay
Benefits:
Domestic partnership benefits Paid vacation and paid sick-time accrual Annual uniform allowance of $675 Four-day work-week; 10-hour shifts Bilingual pay - 2.
5% Overtime and Secondary Employment assignments Medical / Dental plans RETIREMENT:
Retirement Plan:
Visit The Offices of Retirement Services for additional information.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
1 San Jose, CA San Jose, CA Full-time Full-time $45.
83 an hour $45.
83 an hour 6 days ago 6 days ago 6 days ago MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS No prior experience or training is required.
However, applicants must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications below:
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) More information about Accredited College Credits 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 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.
OCTOBER 2024 ACADEMY RECRUITMENT:
Application Opening Date:
11/21/2023 Application Closing Date:
03/18/2024 Applications will be processed weekly.
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 MARCH 25, 2024 THE SOONER YOU SUBMIT YOUR WRITTEN AND PHYISCAL 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 HIRING PROCESS PLEASE review the below timelines to determine which Academy recruitment best fits your availability PRIOR to applying.
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, On September 12, 2022, the County of Santa Clara rescinded prior Public Health Orders related to COVID-19 vaccination and testing.
The County's Health Officer continues to recommend that all individuals receive COVID-19 booster shots for which they are eligible; however, given the rapid emergence of new and different variants, the anticipated release of additional boosters on a periodic basis, and changing guidance on when individuals should obtain boosters in light of prior vaccination and prior COVID-19 infection, the requirement that all City officers, employees, temporary employees, unpaid interns, and members of any City of San Jose Boards, Commission or Committees obtain a booster shot within 14 days of becoming eligible is discontinued at this time.
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.
Fully vaccinated means the following:
It has been at least two weeks since the person has completed the entire recommended initial series of a COVID-19 vaccine.
For example, as of the date of the most recent update to this memorandum, the person would be fully vaccinated at least two weeks after receiving a second dose of the Pfizer, Moderna, or Novavax COVID-19 vaccine or two weeks after receiving a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
Agency San Jose Police Department Address 6087 Great Oaks Parkway San Jose, California, 95119 SALARY:
Paid Academy training for Police Recruit of $45.
83/hour Annual base pay range for Police Officer of $102,000 to $186,000 ( 7 annual steps) Classification also receives a 4% ongoing pensionable retention premium pay and 3.
75% Crisis Intervention Training Pay
Benefits:
Domestic partnership benefits Paid vacation and paid sick-time accrual Annual uniform allowance of $675 Four-day work-week; 10-hour shifts Bilingual pay - 2.
5% Overtime and Secondary Employment assignments Medical / Dental plans RETIREMENT:
Retirement Plan:
Visit The Offices of Retirement Services for additional information.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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