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Job 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 - Step 1: Apply
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Fremont, CA
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Centrally located and serving as the eastern anchor of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, the City of Fremont prides itself on being a vibrant and strategically urban community. Fremont is an ethnically and culturally diverse city of approximately 235,439 people with an area of 92 square miles, making it the fourth most populous city in the San Francisco Bay Area and the 15th largest City in California.
Originally an agricultural area comprised of five small towns, Fremont has developed into a technological and advanced manufacturing power base that captures metropolitan living at its best. Fremont boasts over 42 million square feet of office, R&D, manufacturing, and warehouse building space. It is home to over 1,200 innovative high tech, life science, and clean technology firms including Tesla Motors, Lam Research, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Facebook, among many others. The City’s Innovation District is known as the hottest new address for start-ups. Over the last two years, companies in Fremont received more than $400 million in venture funding according to PitchBook Data.
Fremont residents enjoy a moderate climate, high rates of home ownership and educational achievement, a nationally recognized and highly rated public school system, and low crime and unemployment rates. With so much to offer, it’s no surprise that Fremont is frequently recognized as an ideal place to live and work.
The Organization
The City of Fremont is a full-service general law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government that combines the civic leadership of elected officials with the managerial experience of an appointed City Manager. Policy-making and legislative authority are vested in a seven-member city council. Six Councilmembers are elected on a by-district basis, with the Mayor separately elected to a four-year term by a citywide vote.
The City Council appoints the City Manager and City Attorney. The City Manager is responsible for implementing City Council policy and administering the day-to-day operations and affairs of the City in a businesslike and prudent manner. The City Attorney serves as chief legal advisor to the City, providing transactional and litigation services to the City, as represented by the City Council, City advisory bodies, and City departments.
The City of Fremont is an organization of approximately 995 full-time dedicated employees and supported by a FY 2022-23 General Fund budget of $249.3 million. City operations are organized into the following departments: City Manager’s Office, City Attorney’s Office, Community Development, Community Services, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Human Services, Information Technology Services, Police, and Public Works.
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