The San Jose Police Department is currently looking for highly motivated individuals who are interested in working as Reserve Police Officers. This 160-hour course satisfies regular basic academy re-certification requirements for updated law enforcement training.Police Recruits are considered a City of San Jose employee while attending the Academy, which is a 26-week program. We are currently accepting applications for the position of Lateral Police Officer. This full-time, 904-hour intensive course satisfies the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) minimum training requirements. This table provides links to select on-line resources including informational documents and forms. Here is a master list of the Building Division's bulletins and forms. Academy Certificate; and someone who has graduated from a California P.O.S.T. Academy but has NOT completed a patrol field training program. Find out more and complete an application on the SJPD website. Apply for positions, if applicable.