From our four days on, four days off schedule to the proactive policing practices that keep officers and community members safe, we do things differently here. Special assignments, career development opportunities, wellness benefits – we know that the way we treat our people influences how they treat others.

Law Enforcement Career Paths

Entry-Level Officers

Want to become a Police Officer?

You’ve always had a passion for helping others and thrive in the camaraderie of a tight-knit team. We’ll help you take the next step, through the academy and beyond. We support your continued professional development with an average of 762 training courses every year and Alameda County’s highest police training budget per employee.

You’ll also have the opportunity to work across various assignments and teams, from the K9 unit to our pioneering Drone as First Responders program.

Salary starts at $10,105.25 per month during the Academy. Once promoted to Police Officer upon graduation, salaries increase to $11,115.76 monthly.

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Lateral Officers

For a limited time we’re offering a $100,000 hiring bonus for new lateral officers! Apply Now.

If your current situation isn’t right for you, see if Fremont Police Department is.

Here you’ll have the support of your peers and community (yes, really) to be your best and make a difference every day. From smaller call volume to a broad variety of specialized services, your work won’t stop with the yellow tape. You’ll also have the equipment and individualized training you need – and did we mention we pay you to work out?

Lateral officers can transfer up to 10 years of service credit to Fremont PD, counting toward benefits such as Longevity Incentive Pay, Leave Accrual, Educational Incentive Pay, and Retiree Medical Reimbursement.

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Fremont Police Officer Benefits

• 4×4 schedule that allows for better work-life balance
• Paid on-duty workout available in the Department gym with treadmills and bikes
• Access to on-site trainer
• Additional benefits for military veterans
• Educational Incentive Pay: AA or AS Degree — 2.5% of base pay; BA or BS Degree and above — 5% of base pay
• 112 hours of annual Holiday Pay
• $2,700 monthly City contribution toward medical and dental; vision provided through Fremont Police Association (FPA)
• $1,750 annual Uniform Allowance ($500 for first year)
• Bilingual pay incentive of $250 per month
• CalPERS retirement plan: PEPRA Member — 2.7% @ 57
• And more!

Police Dispatchers

If you’re looking to break out of the 9-5 mold and make a difference in a fast-paced job that changes every day, it’s time to dial-in on becoming a Dispatcher at Fremont PD.

Salaries range from $8,142.18 to $9,896.87 monthly.

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