Out of Area / Out of State Applicants
The San Jose Police Department will offer “all-in-one” out of area testing for applicants who live THREE (3) OR MORE HOURS from the City of San Jose or are active military personnel Out of area testing will allow eligible applicants to complete all testing phases applicable to the position they are applying for. The Recruiting Unit offers a Pretest Seminar on Fridays before out of area testing weekend. [How To Prepare].
The following is the process for out of area police recruits, direct entry, and lateral police applicants.
Police Recruits:
- Step #1: Ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications
- Step #2: Submit Application (Out of Area Recruits)
- Step #3: Complete the Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) we send to you after receiving your application
- Step #4: If you pass the PHQ we will email you a link to register for Pretest Seminar (optional), the Physical Agility (WTSB), 1.5 mile run and Written Examination (PELLETB) and Oral Board Exam for an “all in one” weekend of testing.
- Upon successful completion of the testing process you will placed on the eligibility list for background inquiry.
Police Recruits – online Personal History Questionnaire sent to applicants once application is received (Out of Area Recruits); WSTB/Run and Written Examinations on Saturday (http://www.theacademy.ca.gov/); Oral interviews on Sunday (provided after applying).
Direct Entry - online Personal History Questionnaire sent to applicants once application is received; WSTB/Run on Saturday (http://www.theacademy.ca.gov/); Oral interviews on Sunday (provided after applying). When applying, please leave the WSTB/Run requirements blank unless you have already completed them. Police Lateral/Direct Entry Application.
Lateral Police – WSTB/Run on Saturday (http://www.theacademy.ca.gov/); Oral interviews on Sunday (provided after applying). When applying, please leave the WSTB/Run requirements blank unless you have already completed them. Police Lateral/Direct Entry Application.
Check the calendar below for available Out of Area testing weekends.
Upon successful completion of testing you will placed on the eligibility list for background inquiry.