Police Recruit
List of Duties- But not limited to the list below.
Patrols a specified district or beat on foot, motorcycle, patrol vehicle (marked or unmarked).
Gives information to pedestrians and motorists; Checks for any law violations; Writes citations; directs traffic and escorts convoys.
Responds to radio calls and investigates complaints, disturbances, collisions, administers first aid in emergencies
Watches for suspicious cars, curfew violators and wanted persons; make arrests for violations of laws and ordinances.
Serves warrants and subpoenas; transports prisoners and assists in booking and jailing prisoners; appears in court
Investigates conditions hazardous to life or property; conducts initial investigations of crime and crime scenes; may assist detectives in criminal investigation work. Collect and preserve evidence.
Writes reports, reads bulletins, reports, orders and implements indicated changes as appropriate. Testify in Court as required.
Skill Sets
Knowledge of public relations in law enforcement.
Knowledge of safe automobile operation involving the vehicle code.
Knowledge of principles of first aid.
Ability to be courteous but firm with the public.
Ability to react quickly and calmly under emergency conditions.
Ability to make sound decisions.
Skill in observation and memory of places, persons, names and incidents.
Competency, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to develop skill in the use of firearms.
Ability to analyze situations and to adopt an effective course of action.
Ability to read and understand laws, ordinances, departmental policies, rules, written and oral instructions.
Ability to read and write reports.
Skills in verbal, numerical and abstract reasoning.
📝POLICE RECRUIT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
*You must meet the following qualifications before you move on to Step #1 in 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 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 General Educational Development (GED); waived if you have earned a college degree from an accredited college within the U.S. View more information about Accredited College Credits
- MUST POSSESS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION, 40 semester college credits or 60 quarter college credits from a U.S. accredited college or university. Police Academy credits already earned are accepted as part of the educational 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 - Reserve time excluded. College units earned outside of the U.S. are accepted if translated and evaluated for this requirement.
- Must have at least 20/40 corrected vision
- No felony, domestic violence or misdemeanor assault convictions; cannot currently be on probation or parole