San Jose Police Department

The San Jose Police Department (SJPD) is now hiring for the position of Police Recruit, the entry-level training classification to becoming a SJPD Officer. The Department is a dynamic, progressive and professional organization dedicated to maintaining community partnerships, which promotes a high quality of life for the residents of San Jose, the tenth largest city in the nation. The Department employs over 900 police officers in four Bureaus, with more than 50 specialized assignments such as Homicide, Robbery, Crime Scene, M.E.R.G.E., Traffic Enforcement, School Resources, Canines, and Air Support.

The   Public Safety Radio Dispatcher Trainee position is an entry level training position in the Communications Unit of the Police Department.  Salary Range: $81,026--$98,488 with a $6,000 hiring bonus and 5% on going non-pensionable pay The key responsibilities for Public Safety Radio Dispatcher Trainee include :  Learn to dispatch police personnel and equipment on both routine and emergency calls Maintains accurate record of location and status of public safety units. Uses a computer aided dispatch system, video display terminals, radio dispatching consoles, and related equipment Inquiring, interpreting, verifying, receiving, and disseminating information from law enforcement computer networks relating to wanted persons, stolen property, vehicle registration, address checks, etc. Answering the telephone and receiving emergency, non-emergency, and 9-1-1 requests for assistance.(must learn all PSCS 911 call taker duties) Qualifications: Must be at...

The Public Safety Communication Specialist (PSCS) position is an entry level training position in the Communications Unit for the Police Department. Salary Range: $67,996--$82,613 with a $3,000 hiring bonus and a 5% on going non-pensionable pay The PSCS duties include : Receives, answers and processes all 911 emergency and 311 non-emergency calls for help. Uses a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system to create calls for service. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and multitask. Ability to interpret information from hysterical, incoherent, angry, and upset callers. Monitor 911 Text, 3SI tracking, and create Missing Persons reports. Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age Verification of eligibility to work in the United States High School diploma or equivalent Police Background check 1 year customer service experience Benefits: 10-hour shifts: 4 days on, 3 days off Paid Training, in house Academy of 8 weeks. Paid...

The San Jose Police Department (SJPD) is now hiring for the position of Police Recruit, the entry-level training classification to becoming a SJPD Officer. The Department is a dynamic, progressive and professional organization dedicated to maintaining community partnerships, which promotes a high quality of life for the residents of San Jose, the tenth largest city in the nation. The Department employs over 900 police officers in four Bureaus, with more than 50 specialized assignments such as Homicide, Robbery, Crime Scene, M.E.R.G.E., Traffic Enforcement, School Resources, Canines, and Air Support.