Police Officer (Entry-Level, Academy Graduate, or Out-of-State Lateral)
City of Fremont, CA Fremont, California, United States
- Location: Fremont, California, United States
- Categories: Public Safety
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Jan 02, 2025
Job Description:
Police Officer (Entry-Level, Academy Graduate, or Out-of-State Lateral)
Description
DescriptionThe Fremont Police Department is recruiting for the position of Police Officer (Entry Level, Academy Graduate, or Out-of-State Lateral).
VIEW OUR RECRUITMENT BROCHURE
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
- Step 1: Apply
- Applicants must attach a passing PELLETB or NTN score when applying.
- Scores that are within one year of the application date and that meet the minimum passing score will be accepted. Applicants can take and submit results for either of the two tests below.
- NTN Law Enforcement Exam: Minimum passing score of 65% for video, 70% for reading and 70% for writing. Virtual and in-person options are available for NTN. A screenshot of your NTN scores must be attached to your application.
- POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB): Minimum passing score of 49.
- Step 2: Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ)
- Step 3: Oral Board Interview
- Step 4: Management Panel Interview
- Step 5: Physical Agility Test (waived for academy graduates)
- We accept WSTB results, which must be within one year of application date and meet the minimum passing score of 320.
- Step 6: Polygraph
- Step 7: Background
- Step 8: Executive Panel Interview
- Step 9: Conditional Offer (Final job offer is dependent on the Medical and Psychological evaluations)
HIRING BONUS
Hiring bonus for new Police Officer Entry-level in a total amount of $10,000 . The new hire will receive the first payment of $5,000 upon acceptance of final offer letter and $5,000 upon completion of the probationary period. (To be eligible for the hiring bonus, applicants must apply on or after November 28, 2022).
Review of Applications
Applications are reviewed weekly. This is an open continuous recruitment. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. This recruitment may close without notice so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
Selection Process
The process may include individual and/or panel interviews, professional reference checks, fingerprint check for criminal history, pre-employment medical exam and other related components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process. Reasonable Accommodation Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling (510) 494-4660 or emailing humanresources@fremont.gov.
Contact Us
- E-mail: fpdrecruiting@fremont.gov
- Call/Text: (510) 404-8934
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https://www.fremontpolice.gov/hiring
Human Resources
3300 Capitol Ave., Building B
Fremont, CA 94538
Job posting date: 1/1/2025
The City of Fremont offers a comprehensive benefit package including general and holiday leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long/short-term disability insurance.
To view a summary of the benefits the City offers, please visit:City of Fremont Benefits Summary