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

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

The Fremont Police Department is recruiting for the position of Police Officer (Entry Level, Academy Graduate, or Out-of-State Lateral).

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 here.

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)

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 fpdrecruiting@fremont.gov.

Contact Us E-mail: fpdrecruiting@fremont.gov Call/Text: (510) 404-8934