Lateral Police Applicants
The San Jose Police Department is looking for police officers from other law enforcement agencies across the nation, year round. We are looking for those individuals who can bring their experience, training and education to one of the most recognized professional law enforcement agencies in California, the San Jose Police Department. In order to begin the lateral process you must meet the following minimum requirements before applying:
POLICE OFFICERS WITHIN CALIFORNIA:
- Must be currently employed as a California Law Enforcement Officer.
- Must possess a California Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate
- Must successfully pass the Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) also known as the physical agility test with a “T-score” of 384 or higher within the last year http://www.theacademy.ca.gov/
- Successfully passed the 1.5 mile run
- Must be 21 years old and not older than age 70
- Must possess a valid California driver's license
- Must have completed a field training program from a California law enforcement agency and have one (1) year of field patrol experience
- Must possess a U.S. high school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
- Must have completed at least 60 semester college credits or 90 quarter college credits from an accredited college or university
- Must possess U.S. Citizenship or permanent resident alien who has applied for citizenship
- Must have at least 20/40 vision uncorrected
- Cannot have any felony, domestic violence, misdemeanor assault convictions or currently be on parole or probation.
If you meet these requirements and you are ready for an exciting career, apply here.
If you are currently a non-affiliate, student or graduate of a California police academy, you do not qualify as a Lateral Police applicant and you will be required to attend the San Jose Police Academy.
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 POST Basic Course Waiver. All Law Enforcement Officers wishing to transfer from Out-of-State or from a Federal Law Enforcement Agency must apply as an entry Level applicant and then attend the San Jose Police Academy. If you have further questions, contact Sergeant Wayne Jones at 408-277-4693.