Police Officer Entry Level (TEMPORARY)
San José State University, San Jose, CA, United States
Job Summary
This appointment is not expected to exceed seven months, or beyond the duration of the basic academy training, including the attainment of P.O.S.T. Certification. Upon being sworn in, you may be appointed as a Police Officer on a probationary basis. The Police Officer Entry Level position trains the incumbent to develop the minimum qualifications necessary to become a sworn police officer. Typically, the candidate has not yet entered or completed the POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) Basic Academy. If you are a Police Officer Cadet candidate who successfully completes the hiring process with the San José State University Police Department, you will attend the POST Basic Academy. Upon successful completion of the Academy (within the required timeframe), the Cadet may be appointed to the classification of Police Officer at the discretion of management.
The POST Basic Academy is an 888‑hour course that satisfies all minimum required training mandates governed by POST or entry‑level law enforcement. It covers Criminal Law, Patrol Procedures, Cultural Diversity, Investigative Procedures, Report Writing, Defensive Tactics, Firearms, Leadership, Ethics, Community Relations, Police Vehicle Operations, Traffic Enforcement, Accident Investigation and First Aid/CPR. The course also includes a challenging program of physical conditioning that prepares students for police service. The Basic Academy will be conducted daily Monday through Friday, with some evenings and weekends.
2024‑2025 UPD Hiring Drive – $10,000 Signing Bonus Upon Graduation
Key Responsibilities
Attend the POST Basic Academy to learn the principles, practices, and theory of criminal and civil law enforcement and codified and case law.
Participate in additional training in report writing, physical fitness techniques, firearms use and maintenance, and arrest and control techniques.
May assist other Police Officers in the performance of their duties.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to qualify for and satisfactorily meet the standards of the Academy.
Mental capacity, physical agility and learning potential to perform all aspects of POST training and police work.
Ability to observe and report details under stressful situations.
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
Be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment to a sworn position.
Ability to maintain a valid California driver’s license.
Minimum passing T‑score of 320 on the WSTB physical agility test.
Must also meet the following California Government Code requirements, including pre‑employment polygraph, psychological and medical examinations.
Ability to be of good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation (Government Code Section 1031(d)).
Ability to be free of any felony conviction and be free of any misdemeanor crime containing the elements of domestic violence (Government Code Section 1029(a)(1)).
Ability to be free from any physical, emotional and mental condition which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a police officer (Government Code Section 1031(f)).
Required Qualifications
High school or equivalent.
Eligibility to attend a certified P.O.S.T. basic training academy.
Preferred Qualifications
39 semester college units or equivalent.
Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Bilingual in Spanish or Vietnamese.
Compensation Classification: Police Officer Cadet
Hiring Salary: $5,500/month - $6,000/month
CSU Salary Range: $3,934/month - $6,418/month
Benefits San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30–35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, see the Employee Benefits Summary.
Equal Employment Statement San José State University (SJSU) is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all SJSU students, faculty and staff programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus).
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The POST Basic Academy is an 888‑hour course that satisfies all minimum required training mandates governed by POST or entry‑level law enforcement. It covers Criminal Law, Patrol Procedures, Cultural Diversity, Investigative Procedures, Report Writing, Defensive Tactics, Firearms, Leadership, Ethics, Community Relations, Police Vehicle Operations, Traffic Enforcement, Accident Investigation and First Aid/CPR. The course also includes a challenging program of physical conditioning that prepares students for police service. The Basic Academy will be conducted daily Monday through Friday, with some evenings and weekends.
2024‑2025 UPD Hiring Drive – $10,000 Signing Bonus Upon Graduation
Key Responsibilities
Attend the POST Basic Academy to learn the principles, practices, and theory of criminal and civil law enforcement and codified and case law.
Participate in additional training in report writing, physical fitness techniques, firearms use and maintenance, and arrest and control techniques.
May assist other Police Officers in the performance of their duties.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to qualify for and satisfactorily meet the standards of the Academy.
Mental capacity, physical agility and learning potential to perform all aspects of POST training and police work.
Ability to observe and report details under stressful situations.
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
Be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment to a sworn position.
Ability to maintain a valid California driver’s license.
Minimum passing T‑score of 320 on the WSTB physical agility test.
Must also meet the following California Government Code requirements, including pre‑employment polygraph, psychological and medical examinations.
Ability to be of good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation (Government Code Section 1031(d)).
Ability to be free of any felony conviction and be free of any misdemeanor crime containing the elements of domestic violence (Government Code Section 1029(a)(1)).
Ability to be free from any physical, emotional and mental condition which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a police officer (Government Code Section 1031(f)).
Required Qualifications
High school or equivalent.
Eligibility to attend a certified P.O.S.T. basic training academy.
Preferred Qualifications
39 semester college units or equivalent.
Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Bilingual in Spanish or Vietnamese.
Compensation Classification: Police Officer Cadet
Hiring Salary: $5,500/month - $6,000/month
CSU Salary Range: $3,934/month - $6,418/month
Benefits San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30–35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, see the Employee Benefits Summary.
Equal Employment Statement San José State University (SJSU) is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all SJSU students, faculty and staff programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus).
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