Job Information

FREMONT POLICE DEPARTMENT, CITY OF
2000 STEVENSON BOULEVARD
FREMONT, CALIFORNIA 94537
(510)404-8934
https://www.fremontpolice.gov/hiring

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Updated: August 01, 2022

Job Classification: Detention Officer

Testing for this position requires an invitation from the City of Fremont. Candidates who have submitted an online application through the City of Fremont’s website, meet the minimum qualifications and have been invited to take the written exam by the City of Fremont will be considered. Scores received from NTN without a completed application and invitation will not be considered.

Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

The Position

This Detention Officer will have constant contact with prisoners to secure the Fremont Detention facility and ensure a safe and secure environment for prisoners while safeguarding their constitutional rights. Detention Officers are required on a daily basis to perform searches on prisoners, in search of weapons and contraband. A type of daily search required, but not limited to, is a custody search (which involves a pat down over the clothes). The incumbent must be willing and able to work rotating shifts and irregular duty assignments; have an interest in law enforcement work, satisfactory record as a law abiding citizen; poise; alertness; keenness of observation; firmness; tact; reliability; good judgment; and a state of physical and mental health consistent with the ability to perform assigned duties.

Salary Information: $70,960 - $86,240 annually

The Ideal Candidate

The Fremont Police Department is searching for an effective team player who is able to multi-task in a fast- paced work environment. The Detention Officer must be able to learn the basic operating procedures of a modern police department and detention facility, as well as, the laws, policies and regulations related to detention facility operation. The successful candidate will be able to communicate effectively with people from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess the following abilities:

Learn the procedures used in reporting prisoner detention information to law enforcement information networks; maintain custody of prisoners effectively and safely; act with resourcefulness, courtesy, and initiative; communicate effectively with people from a variety of socio economic backgrounds; maintain neat and accurate records; read and write at the level required for successful job performance; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Written Exam Process: Candidates who have submitted an online application through the City of Fremont’s website, meet minimum qualifications and have been selected/invited to take the written exam by the City of Fremont will be considered. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

The National Testing Network offers the Detention Officer written exam at various locations and dates, including a virtual testing option! The written deadline will be given to applicants who are invited to this step of the process via an email. There is a fee to take the written exam. If you have taken the exam within the last 12 months, have NTN forward your scores to the City of Fremont.

Benefit Information: The City of Fremont offers a diverse benefits package to better your work-life balance. This position is represented by Teamsters Local 856. The probationary period is 12 months. Refer to the CalPERS website for complete definitions of Classic and New employees, www.calpers.ca.gov. The benefits include, but are not limited to the following highlights:

-CalPERS retirement plan. Classic Employees—2.0% at 60; New Employees—2.0% at 62; required PERS contribution vary by plan. All required contributions are tax-deferred
-12 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday and 192 annual leave hours
-Cafeteria Benefits Plan for employees including medical, dental and vision plans through ----Teamsters Local 856 Health & Welfare Trust. Health, Child Care, and commuter expenses -can be paid pre-tax
-City paid life and long term disability insurance
-Comprehensive wellness program

Contact Information:
(510) 404-8934
fpdrecruiting@fremont.gov

Department Overview: We value dedication, integrity, and professionalism. These characteristics are the framework for our mission and vision. They are the foundation of how we carry out our duties and responsibilities. With daily opportunities to serve, you will never have to search your life for meaning. The Department is dedicated to investing in providing opportunities for career growth. Our people are dedicated to personal and professional growth, and the people we serve. We have a culture of continuous improvement in our practices, policies, and the technology we use.

City Information: Fremont is a well-managed and innovative city, and has recently generated national attention by placing 7th on the list of the Greenest Cities in America according to a 2018 Wallet Hub survey and ranking as the 3rd Best City in the Nation to raise a family, also according to a 2018 Wallet Hub Survey. Located in the heart of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, Fremont prides itself on innovation, green technology, a low crime rate, great schools, a low unemployment rate, quality parks and nearby open space, and an incredibly diverse population of over 232,532 residents. As a full-service city, Fremont employs over 952 regular employees and has a General Fund budget of $219 million for the 2019-20 fiscal year. The City of Fremont is also an employer that values its people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication, collaboration, mutual respect, and diversity. Employees find their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly, enjoy the chance to make a difference through public service.

Application Process

How to Apply: Candidates may apply for this position by submitting a completed City application, resume and supplemental questionnaire through the online application system (Government Jobs) at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fremontc a

Job Requirements

High School Grad / GED:
Yes

Driver's License:
Yes, Possession of a Class C California driver's license at the time of appointment and satisfactory driving record is required. Failure to possess or maintain the valid required license shall result in discipline up to and including termination of employment.

Prior Experience:

Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge and skills necessary to satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:

Education/Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school (GED or CHSPE may be substituted for a high school diploma) and some public contact experience.

Licenses/Special Requirements: Possession of a Class C California driver's license at the time of appointment and satisfactory driving record is required. Failure to possess or maintain the valid required license shall result in discipline up to and including termination of employment. Willingness and ability to work rotating shifts and irregular duty assignments.

Selection Process:

The selection process includes a written exam through the National Testing Network, personal history questionnaire, oral panel interview, polygraph exam, a full police department background and other test related components. Final appointment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment medical exam, which includes drug testing. 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. This recruitment may close at any time without notice.

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 humanresources@fremont.gov.

The City of Fremont is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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