How to Become a San Jose Police Officer

1) Start by earning a degree (The San Jose Police Department Requires their Police Officers to have 40 to 60 quarter college units or an Associate's Degree) The most common degree held by police officers is a criminal justice degree
2) Review the additional requirements below and make sure you qualify
3) Request application material from the San Jose Police Department, call 408-277-8900

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San Jose Police Officer Job Description

About 1400 SJPD officers patrol their assigned territory with in the Department's jurisdiction responding to accidents, directing traffic, investigation crimes, collecting evidence, escorting officials, and basically maintaining the peace in the city of San Jose. This department is one of the largest in Northern California.

San Jose Police Officer Training, Prerequisites and Educational Requirements

The San Jose Police Department requires applicants to be between the ages of 21 and 70 years old, a U.S. citizen, 40 to 60 quarter college units (Associate's Degree), valid driver's license, not to have been convicted of a felony or domestic violence issue in California, have at least 20/40 uncorrected vision and pass an intense background investigation and physical testing. Earning an associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree will help you meet the education requirements.  Being able to speak a second language fluently is not required but is a good skill for applicants to possess. 

San Jose Police Officer Salary and Job Outlook

The San Jose Police Department pays an entry level annual salary of $70,307 and officers can earn up to $108,000 annually. Promotable positions are an option once entry level officers gain experience.

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Online Criminal Justice Associate's & Bachelor's Degrees

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starUniversity of Phoenix Online: University of Phoenix will prepare you for careers in the field of criminal justice wherever you reside. University of Phoenix is the largest private university in the country and is dedicated to their students.

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Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
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American InterContinental University:

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BSCJ - Law Enforcement
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Bachelor's - Computer Forensics
BSCJ - Forensic Science
BSCJ - Special Populations
BIT - Internet Security

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Kaplan University:

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AAS in Criminal Justice
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Rasmussen College Online: Locations throughout the Country - Offering Online Programs

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Certificate - Police Officer Education
Associate's in Accounting - Financial Investigation
Associate's Criminal Justice
Associate's Paralegal Studies
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South University: Online

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Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Crime Scene Investigation
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Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
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Walden University Online: Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. The Higher Learning Commission is one of six regional accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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BS in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
BS in Criminal Justice - Management & Administration
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PhD in Public Policy - Homeland Security

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Lincoln College Online:

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BS in Criminal Justice and The Study of the Criminal Mind

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Everest University Online :

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Criminal Investigations Associate's Degree
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Herzing University:

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Keiser University: E-Campus

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Associate's in Criminal Justice
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Bachelor's in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, and Paralegal Studies

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Liberty University:

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Associate's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice

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Minnesota School of Business Online:

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Associate's in Criminal Justice

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Northwestern College Online:

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AA in Criminal Justice

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Virginia College:

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AA in Criminal Justice
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Colleges in California Offering Criminal Justice Programs

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University of Phoenix: University of Phoenix offers accredited degree programs—Criminal Justice, Business, Technology, Education, Health Care or other fields—for working adults at campuses in California.

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Bay Area Campuses: Concord, Livermore, Oakland, San Jose, Fremont, Novato, San Francisco, Pleasanton
Central Valley Campuses: Bakersfield, Visalia, Fresno
Sacramento Valley Campuses: Beale AFB, Elk Grove, Sacramento (Crowne Corporate Center), Sacramento (Gateway Oaks), Modesto, Rancho Cordova, Suisun City (Fairfield), Lathrop, Chico, Roseville

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Everest College: Everest College offers career focused programs in criminal justice, homeland security and paralegal studies.

Campuses in: Ontario, City of Industry, San Jose and West Los Angeles
Degrees: Associate's Criminal Justice, Bachelor's Criminal Justice, Homeland Security Specialist

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Argosy University:

Programs Offered: Master's in Forensic Psychology, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Criminal Justice

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DeVry University:

Programs Offered: Technical Management - Criminal Justice, Certified Fraud Examiner | Bachelor's and Master's Programs

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Fremont (Undergrad), Fremont (grad), Sacramento, and San Francisco

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Heald College:

Programs Offered: Criminal Justice, Legal Assistant | Associate's and Diploma

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Concord, Fresno, Hayward, San Jose, Salinas, Rancho Cordova - Sacramento, Roseville - Sacramento, and Stockton.

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Maric College:

Programs Offered: Criminal Justice, Legal Administrative Assistant, Paralegal Studies | Associate's

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Sacramento, Modesto, Palm Springs, Bakersfield, Fresno, and Stockton

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San Joaquin Valley College:

Programs Offered: Associate's - Corrections Officer

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Bakersfield, Fresno, Rancho Cucamonga, Visalia, Modesto, and Rancho Cordova

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Western Career College:

Programs Offered: Associate's in Criminal Justice

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Emeryville, Citrus Heights, Antioch, San Jose, San Leandro, Stockton, and Pleasant Hill