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

About the role

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

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.

• 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)

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) 404-8934 or emailing humanresources@fremont.gov.

Contact Us

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

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.

Application Questions

• 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."

• 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 As of today, I am at least 20.5 years of age. Yes
  No

• 04 I have a high school diploma or equivalent. Yes
  No

• 05 Have you ever applied to the Fremont Police Officer position before? Yes
  No

• 06 Please select the position you are applying for.
  Police Officer
  Entry-Level
  Police Officer Academy Graduate: I have graduated from an Intensive California Basic POST Academy within one year of date of application (certificate must be attached to application), OR have been formerly employed as a Police Officer or Deputy Sheriff by a California law enforcement agency within one year of date of application.

• 07 You MUST submit a screenshot of your results for the National Testing Network (NTN) Law Enforcement written exam or the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) with your application. Scores that are within one year from your application date, and meet our minimum pass points will be accepted. Our passing scores are as follows:
  PELLETB: T-score of 49 or higher
  NTN: 65% on the Video, 70% on the Reading, 70% on the Writing
  Applications will be disqualified if screenshot of your NTN results or PELLETB exam are not attached to your application.

• 08 The Fremont Police Department Requires a Physical Agility Test As Part Of The Recruitment Process. WSTB Scores Of 320 Or Higher, Are Accepted But Must Be Dated Within One Year Of The Date Of Application. Select The Option That Applies To You
  Invite me to take the WSTB when I reach that step in the process.
  I have attached my passing WSTB results.
  I am applying as an academy graduate and this requirement is waived.

• 09 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."

• 10 Do you possess a valid Class C California Driver's License? Yes
  No. I acknowledge that I must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License at the time of hire.