Police Officer (Lateral)

Job Description:

Police Officer (Lateral)

Description

Description

The Fremont Police Department is recruiting for the position of Police Officer (Lateral).

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Recruitment Process

• Step 1: Apply
  
• Step 2: Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ)
  
• Step 3: Management Panel Interview
  
• Step 4: Polygraph
  
• Step 5: Background
  
• Step 6: Executive Panel Interview
  
• Step 7: Conditional Offer (Final job offer is dependent on the Medical and Psychological evaluations)
  

Hiring Bonus

Up to 10 Lateral Police Officers hired into the classification of Police Officer for the City of Fremont will qualify for a new hire bonus of up to $100,000 .

• $10,000: Paid on the first paycheck following the Police Officer’s hire with the City of Fremont.
  
• $10,000: Paid upon completion of the Field Training Officer (FTO) Program.
  
• $15,000: Paid upon successful completion of probation.
  
• $15,000: Paid upon one (1) full year following completion of probation.
  
• $15,000: Paid upon two (2) years following completion of probation.
  
• $15,000: Paid upon three (3) years following completion of probation.
  
• $20,000: Paid for completing the final six (6) months2 (months 55-60) for a total of five (5) years of service.
  

To qualify, new hires must meet the four requirements below.
Must not have prior work history with the City of Fremont.
Meet the definition of Lateral Police Officer (please see Minimum Requirements below).
File their application for employment on or after the City Council adoption of this letter agreement, and
Begin employment with the City of Fremont before the tenth Lateral Officer Hiring Bonus is awarded under this program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
  
• Possession of a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
  
• Be at least 20.5 years of age at time of filing and 21 years of age at time of appointment.
  
• Possession of a Class C California driver’s license at the time of appointment with a satisfactory driving record.
  
• Currently employed as a police officer or deputy sheriff by a California law enforcement agency.
  
• Successful completion of a POST-approved field training or jail training program.
  

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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Job Site:
https://www.fremontpolice.gov/hiring

*Please see program’s eligibility, guidelines, and procedures here.

Job posting date: 12/20/2024

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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

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$130,773.81 - $158,991.83 Annually