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

About Fremont

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Fremont is a well-managed and innovative city that has recently generated national attention by placing in Money Magazine’s top 50 “Best Places to Live 2016” in the country, and ranking 4th on the “Most Family Friendly” list of California cities by Estately. Located in the heart of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, Fremont prides itself on innovation, green technology, a low crime rate, great schools, a low unemployment rate, quality parks and nearby open space, and an incredibly diverse population of over 229,324 residents. As a full service city, Fremont employs over 901 regular employees and has a General Fund budget of $183.1 million for the 2016-17 fiscal year.

Fremont is an employer that values its people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication, collaboration, mutual respect, and diversity. Employees find their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly, enjoy the chance to make a difference through public service.

THINK FREMONT!

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Location

2000 Stevenson Boulevard Fremont, 94538

Description

We are accepting applications on a continuous basis for the position of Police Officer (Entry-Level, Academy Graduate, or Out-of-State Lateral).

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)