Police Officer (Lateral)

City of Fremont; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fremont is seeking a qualified Police Officer (Lateral) to join the Fremont Police Department. This recruitment emphasizes lateral transfers and requires current employment as a police officer or deputy sheriff within California and POST-approved training.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, have a California Class C driver's license, and meet age requirements.

Qualifications

• Legal right to work in the United States.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Be at least 20.5 years old at filing and 21 years old at appointment.
• California Class C driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Currently employed as a police officer or deputy sheriff by a California law enforcement agency.
• POST-approved field training or jail training program completed.

Responsibilities

• Apply through the open continuous recruitment; qualified candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.
• Selection may include interviews, reference checks, fingerprint check, pre-employment medical exam and other components.
• Reasonable accommodation available for disabilities upon request.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Fremont Police Department is recruiting for the position of 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 [phone] or emailing [e-mail].

Contact Us

• E-mail: [e-mail]
• Call/Text: [phone]

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Job Site

https://www.fremontpolice.gov/hiring

Job posting date: 1/1/2026

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