Police Officer (Lateral)

You’ve gained valuable experience on the ground. Your passion for police work has only grown over time.

But your current situation isn’t quite right. It could be the next opportunity isn’t there. It could be the lack of investment. Or maybe you’re looking for an agency with new opportunities or collateral assignments. Or you’re seeking a supportive, close-knit team where you can engage in more hands-on community policing.

Regardless of the reason, take a deeper look at Fremont Police Department as a potential fit: https://jobs.fremontpolice.gov/police-officer-jobs/

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.

MUST BE WILLING TO WORK IN FREMONT, CALIFORNIA!

Essential Functions

• Operates motorized equipment in patrolling or walks an assigned area for the prevention of crime and the enforcement of laws and regulations.
• Responds to radio messages or telephone instructions and appears at scenes of crime or disorder.
• Investigates and prepares reports on accidents, offenses and damage to property.
• Receives and gives direction and information.
• Makes arrests.
• Issues citations.
• Gives verbal warnings.
• Prepares reports on arrests and property impounded.
• Directs traffic.
• Inspects establishments providing alcoholic beverages and entertainment.
• Intervenes in private or public disputes to protect the public and maintain order.
• Appears in court to give testimony as the arresting officer, transports prisoners.
• Serves subpoenas and warrants; participates in police training conferences and programs.
• Observes and reports conditions conducive to crime or which might endanger public safety.
• Writes case reports and a log of activities.
• When assigned, obtains and preserves physical evidence at crime scenes, takes crime scene photographs.
• Searches for, dusts and lifts latent fingerprints.
• Prepares physical evidence for court.
• When assigned, under close supervision, performs duties including assisting in investigations of violations of laws, the collection and preservation of evidence, the apprehension and arrest of law violators, use of criminal records, making reports of cases handled and action taken.
• Interrogates victims, witnesses and suspects.
• Appears in court to present evidence, and otherwise assists in criminal investigations.

Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements

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.

Age: 20 1/2 at closing date for filing.

INCENTIVES:

The City may credit up to 10 years of non-City of Fremont service toward:

• Longevity incentive pay
• Retiree Medical Reimbursement
• Leave Accrual
• Education/POST Incentive Pay

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $133,389.28 - $162,171.66 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $133,389 - $162,172