Police Officer (Lateral)

Salary : $135,123.35 - $164,279.89 Annually
Location : Fremont, CA
Job Type: Full-time, regular
Job Number: 26POL02
Department: Police Entry Level
Opening Date: 01/01/2026


Description

The Fremont Police Department is recruiting for the position of Police Officer (Lateral) .
New Wage Increase Coming Soon!
Effective July 12, 2026, Police Officers will be receiving a 3% salary increase , making now an excellent time to join our team. Updated pay information will be published as soon as it becomes available.
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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or emailing
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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
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.

• Yes
• No

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


This recruitment is for Police Officer Lateral applicants only. Select the following options that describe your situation, please select all that apply.

• I am currently employed as a Police Officer or Deputy Sheriff by a California law enforcement agency.
• I have successfully completed a POST approved field training program or jail training program with a California law enforcement agency.
• None of these apply to me.

04


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".
Required Question