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

Summary

Police Officer

The Fremont Police Department is recruiting for the position of Police Officer (Entry Level, Academy Graduate, or Out-of-State Lateral). 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.
• POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB): Minimum passing score of 49.

We invite you to meet our Team! Fremont Police Department will be hosting a virtual orientation on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Come learn about Fremont Police Department and the Police Officer recruitment process. Registration is required.

The recruitment process includes:

• Step 1: Apply
• 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)
• 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)

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.

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) 494-4660 or emailing fpdrecruiting@fremont.gov.

For more information, contact:

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

Job Description

Police Officer

The Fremont Police Department is recruiting for the position of Police Officer (Entry Level, Academy Graduate, or Out-of-State Lateral). 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.
• POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB): Minimum passing score of 49.

We invite you to meet our Team! Fremont Police Department will be hosting a virtual orientation on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Come learn about Fremont Police Department and the Police Officer recruitment process. Registration is required.

The recruitment process includes:

• Step 1: Apply
• 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)
• 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)

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.

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) 494-4660 or emailing fpdrecruiting@fremont.gov.

For more information, contact:

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