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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
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 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.
Request free information from the fully accredited online schools below and see how a degree in criminal justice can help you succeed in a SJPD police officer career.
Online Criminal Justice Associate's & Bachelor's Degrees
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Liberty University Online: Liberty University is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The Online Education Database has ranked Liberty University among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row.
Associate's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix: University of Phoenix can help 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.
Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice
American InterContinental University:
BSCJ - Law Enforcement
Associates in Criminal Justice Administration
Bachelor's - Computer Forensics
BSCJ - Forensic Science
BSCJ - Special Populations
BIT - Internet Security
Request free information from AIU to learn more about these programs.
Ivy Bridge College Online: Ivy Bridge College is affiliated with Tiffin University and is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Commission.
Associate's of Criminal Justice in Law Enforcement
AAS in Criminal Justice
AASCJ - Corrections, Law Enforcement, Private Security
BS in Criminal Justice
BSCJ - Law Enforcement, Computer Crime, Corrections, Homeland Security...
Request information to learn more about these as well as other Criminal Justice Programs at Kaplan University.
Rasmussen College Online: Locations throughout the Country - Offering Online Programs
Certificate - Police Officer Education
Associate's in Accounting - Financial Investigation
Associate's Criminal Justice
Associate's Paralegal Studies
Bachelor's Criminal Justice
South University: Online
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Crime Scene Investigation
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Cyber Crime
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Juvenile Justice
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.
BS in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
BS in Criminal Justice - Management & Administration
BS in Criminal Justice - Computer Info Syst & Security
BS in Criminal Justice - Crime & Criminals
BS in Criminal Justice - Human Services for CJ
MPA - Homeland Security and Policy Coordination
PhD in Public Policy - Homeland Security
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BS in Criminal Justice and The Study of the Criminal Mind
Request information from Lincoln College to learn more.
Keiser University: E-Campus
Associate's in Criminal Justice
Associate's in Homeland Security
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, and Paralegal Studies
Request information to learn more about these as well as other programs at Keiser University.
Minnesota School of Business Online:
Associate's in Criminal Justice
Request information to learn more about these as well as other programs at Minnesota Business College.
AA in Criminal Justice
AA in Criminal Justice
Associate's in Paralegal Studies
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Request information to learn more about these as well as other programs at Virginia College.
Colleges in California Offering Criminal Justice Programs
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University of Phoenix:
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University of Phoenix offers accredited degree programs—Criminal Justice, Business, Technology, Education, Health Care or other fields—for working adults at campuses in California.
Everest College: Everest College offers career focused programs in criminal justice, homeland security and paralegal studies.
Degrees: Associate's Criminal Justice, Bachelor's Criminal Justice, Homeland Security Specialist
Argosy University:
Programs Offered: Master's in Forensic Psychology, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Criminal Justice
Heald College:
Programs Offered: Criminal Justice, Legal Assistant | Associate's and Diploma
Maric College:
Programs Offered: Criminal Justice, Legal Administrative Assistant, Paralegal Studies | Associate's
San Joaquin Valley College:
Programs Offered: Associate's - Corrections Officer
Western Career College:
Programs Offered: Associate's in Criminal Justice
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