Police Officer (Lateral)

Recruitment Process Step 1: Apply Step 2: 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) 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 Connect With Us Twitter Facebook Instagram Job Site https://www.fremontpolice.gov/hiring Job posting date: 1/1/2026