Police Officer (Entry-Level, Academy Graduate, or Out-of-State Lateral)

Salary : $122,839.40 - $164,279.89 Annually
Location : Fremont, CA
Job Type: Full-time, regular
Job Number: 26POL01
Department: Police Entry Level
Opening Date: 01/01/2026

Description
The Fremont Police Department is recruiting for the position of Police Officer (Entry Level, Academy Graduate, or Out-of-State Lateral).
VIRTUAL FREMONT POLICE OFFICER APPLICANT ORIENTATION

We invite you to meet our Team! Fremont Police Department will be hosting a virtual orientation on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Come learn about Fremont Police Department and the Police Officer recruitment process. Registration is required.

Please register
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.
    • : 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.
    • : 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)

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
Contact Us

• E-mail:
• Call/Text: (510) 404-8934

Connect With Us:
Job Site:
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:
01

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor? A "conviction" is any plea, verdict or finding of guilt regardless of whether or not a court imposed a sentence. You may exclude any conviction for marijuana-related offenses. Please list all convictions since age 18, excluding minor traffic violations and convictions that have been sealed, expunged or eradicated. Convictions do not automatically disqualify you. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances and the relevance of the offense to the position sought may be considered. If not, indicate "not applicable." A fingerprint check will be made of all new hires.
02

In accordance with Government Code Section 1031, effective January 1, 2023, peace officers must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. There are no specific citizenship requirements. Select the applicable statement below.

• I acknowledge that I will meet this requirement by the time of hire.
• I acknowledge that I will not meet this requirement by the time of hire.

03

As of today, I am at least 20.5 years of age.

• Yes
• No

04

I have a high school diploma or equivalent.

• Yes
• No

05

Have you ever applied to the Fremont Police Officer position before?

• Yes
• No

06

Please select the position you are applying for.

• Police Officer Entry-Level
• Police Officer Academy Graduate: I have graduated from an Intensive California Basic POST Academy within one year of date of application (certificate must be attached to application), OR have been formerly employed as a Police Officer or Deputy Sheriff by a California law enforcement agency within one year of date of application.

07

You MUST submit a screenshot of your results for the National Testing Network (NTN) Law Enforcement written exam or the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) with your application. Scores that are within one year from your application date, and meet our minimum pass points will be accepted.Our passing scores are as follows:PELLETB: T-score of 49 or higherNTN: 65% on the Video, 70% on the Reading, 70% on the WritingApplications will be disqualified if screenshot of your NTN results or PELLETB exam are not attached to your application.

• I have already submitted my NTN passing written exam to the Fremont Police Department and attached the screenshot of my results to my application.
• I have already completed and attached my passing PELLETB T-score to my application.
• I am applying as an academy graduate and this requirement is waived.

08

The Fremont Police Department requires a physical agility test as part of the recruitment process. WSTB scores of 320 or higher, are accepted but must be dated within one year of the date of application. Select the option that applies to you:

• Invite me to take the WSTB when I reach that step in the process.
• I have attached my passing WSTB results.
• I am applying as an academy graduate and this requirement is waived.

09

Were you referred by another City of Fremont employee for the Police Officer employment opportunity? If so, please include the first and last name of the City of Fremont employee and their job title/position who referred you to submit an application for the Police Officer employment opportunity. If you were not referred by another City of Fremont employee, please list "N/A".
10

Do you possess a valid Class C California Driver's License?

• Yes
• No. I acknowledge that I must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License at the time of hire.

Required Question