Salary

Job Description

Under direct and indirect supervision, Police Officers perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; control traffic and investigate vehicle collisions; enforce state and local traffic regulations, laws and ordinances; and perform related work as assigned or required.

Working Conditions:

Police Officers assigned to patrol work an 8-day work cycle consisting of four days on and four days off (11-hour shifts). The 11-hour shift includes a paid 50-minute meal period and one hour paid physical fitness period.

Lateral Candidates

Please contact Sergeant Kevin Moran at 510-790-6681 for more information on lateral opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school graduation required. If you have a CHSPE Certificate of Proficiency, a California High School Equivalency Certificate, or a GED High School Equivalency Certificate, mark the appropriate box in the education section on your application and it will be accepted in place of a high school diploma. Out of State GED High School Equivalency Certificates must be accompanied by a GED Official Report of Test Results showing an overall score of at least 45 and a standard score of at least 35 on any test section. A two (2) or four (4) year degree from a college or university accredited by the Western Association of Colleges and Universities will be accepted in place of the high school graduation requirement (a copy of your high school diploma or college transcripts is not required).
• California Government Code Section 1031(a) requires that Police Officers be citizens of the United States by time of appointment to the position.  California Government Code Section 1031.5 requires that permanent resident aliens who desire to be employed as Police Officers be eligible for and have applied for citizenship.
• Must be 20-1/2 years of age at time of filing and 21 years of age at time of appointment (no upper age limit).
• Hearing:  Hearing must be normal in each ear.
• Ability to pass a job related medical examination, which will include a drug screen and a psychological evaluation.
• Must pass an extensive background check including a polygraph examination. A record of repeated criminal misdemeanors and/or felony violations or other infractions of the law may be disqualifying.
• Must have, or be able to obtain and maintain, a valid California driver's license.

Benefits

• 3% @ 50 public employment retirement (PERS) package.  The 9% employee paid portion of the PERS retirement contribution is tax deferred pursuant to IRC 414(h)(2).
• Annual vacation of 12 work days after one year, increasing to a maximum of 21 work days after 15 years.
• 12 days sick leave per year with Sick Leave Incentive Plan.
• Cafeteria Benefit Plan for full or partial payment of medical insurance or a cash option, including coverage for domestic partners.
• Long-Term Disability and Dental Insurance furnished through the Police Association.
• $35,000 Term Life Insurance paid by the City.
• 13 paid holidays, including 1 floating holiday.
• Education incentive pay program, an employee assistance plan, and Credit Union membership available.
• The City of Fremont Police Department has a fully equipped, state of the art gymnasium and running trails surrounding Lake Elizabeth, available for police officers' fitness training. In addition, each Police vehicle has the most advanced information and equipment technology available.

Application Instructions

To be considered for this position, submit a completed City application to the Human Resources Department or place in the Employment Application drop box (located near the entrance to City Hall). City applications may be obtained from our Job Application page, from the Fremont Police Department Personnel Unit at 2000 Stevenson Boulevard, Fremont, CA 94538, or from the Human Resources Department at 3300 Capitol Avenue, Fremont, CA 94538. Or you can apply online!

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