General Information
Careers General Info
You do not have to be a U.S. Citizen to apply for a job as a Peace Officer in California
Follow this link and select the position you are applying for.
You can reach a Recruiter through email: [email protected], or by telephone: (408) 808-4605.
Fill out the ride-along request form then e-mail it to Veronica Lara or drop off the form with her at the Headquarters Patrol Division at 55 W. Younger Avenue in San Jose. If you have any questions:
- E-mail Veronica Lara or call 408-808-4402,
- E-mail Sgt. Jeffrey Taylor or call 408-808-4404, or
- Call Patrol Headquarters Administration at 408-808-4405.
The background process typically takes 6 to 9 months.
The Sheriff’s Office has typically, two written and agility tests a month from January through September then one a month from October through December.
As long as you meet the minimum qualifications and can pass the written and agility test, you are eligible to be hired.
The Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) requires that you be 21 years of age.