Police Lieutenant

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2025, AT 12:00 PM PST (NOON)

THE DEPARTMENT:

Fremont Police Department is the law enforcement agency for the City of Fremont, California. As of 2023, the department consists of over 300 staff, of which more than 200 are sworn personnel, and more than 100 are professional staff.  Fremont Police Department was first established under the direction of Chief Richard E. Condon on July 1, 1958. At that time, it was staffed by one Lieutenant, three Sergeants, two investigators, one juvenile officer, 17 patrol officers, a secretary, and a clerk. By the end of 1958, there were a total of 25 officers serving a population of 29,000 people in the City of Fremont. In 1966, Fremont PD grew to 82 officers, serving a population of 88,000. The department continues to grow as demand for services increased. Today, Fremont Police Department is one of the most reputable police agencies in the State, serving the 4th largest city in the Bay Area.   

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The City of Fremont is seeking a dynamic leader to serve in this key management position in the Police Department. The Lieutenants will typically be assigned to the Patrol Division, Special Operations Division, Administrative Operations Division, or other assignments based on the needs of our community and department. The Lieutenant administers, directs, and reviews the work of sworn and professional personnel performing law enforcement and support activities in the Police Department. The Lieutenant is also responsible for overseeing the development of section/unit policy and procedures, implementing department policy and procedures, and attaining department mission and goals. 

The Lieutenant personally participates in the more difficult police and investigative work and instructs subordinate officers on methods to be followed. Lieutenants also perform work having a department-wide impact and/or handle special projects.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in firearms, driving, and tactical operations while demonstrating the ability to analyze complex situations, direct personnel, and develop effective team strategies. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to perform under physically, emotionally, and psychologically demanding conditions. If you're a motivated professional ready to make a lasting impact in the community and work alongside dedicated law enforcement professionals, we invite you to apply today!

SELECTION PROCESS:

Application Deadline: The application and resume must be submitted no later than 12:00 PM (PST), on MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. If you have questions or need assistance regarding the City's online application system, please e-mail Human Resources Manager, Seantea Stewart at SStewart@fremont.gov.
 
Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications. Applicants meeting the required qualifications may be invited to participate in the examination process.
 

Cover letter instructions: The cover letter should not exceed two pages in length and is intended to provide an overview of a candidate’s professional profile. In addition, the cover letter should include the following information:

• Describe your understanding of the role of a Lieutenant at FPD and how your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities have prepared you for the role. Within your letter, please describe why you want to take on this critical, challenging position and what you have done in preparation. Include initiatives you have led, community engagement programs that you have been a part of, and examples of your contributions towards positive organizational progress, improving the department and meeting department objectives. 

 
Oral Board Interviews/Assessment: The oral board interview / assessment step is designed to demonstrate the candidate’s knowledge, skills and abilities as they directly relate to this promotional opportunity. This phase of the selection process will take approximately 3 hours. This is tentatively scheduled for late March or early April.  **This timeline is subject to change. 
 
Appointment: Candidates will be considered for appointment from the Eligible List, which has a life of one year, unless sooner exhausted or extended for an additional year. The Eligibility List presented to the Chief of Police will consist of candidates who pass the examination process. The Chief of Police, or designee(s), will conduct departmental interview(s) and will make selection decisions based on examination results, interview results, work history, and factors of merit. Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a twelve (12) month probationary period, which is an integral part of the testing process. Performance evaluations conducted during the probationary period will be considered prior to regular appointment.

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 

Contact Us
For additional information, please email Human Resources Manager Seantea Stewart at sstewart@fremont.gov 

To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity, please complete an application online by clicking "Apply" above.

• Administers, directs and reviews the work of sworn and non-sworn personnel.
• Works towards the improvement of police-community relations to solve identifiable problems.
• Prepares, contributes to and approves annual employee evaluation reports.
• Plans the utilization of personnel to meet normal and emergency conditions; coordinates staffing with other units, sections or divisions.
• Leads the community oriented policing and problem solving approach to service delivery for assigned personnel.
• Coordinates problem solving efforts with civic groups, private enterprise and other city, state and federal agencies.
• Markets and develops team policing and team building strategies.
• Responds to calls for services as needed.
• Assists in the preparation and administration of the division budget and participates in developing the departmental budget and departmental rules.
• Participates in the investigation of citizen complaints against department personnel, and recommends and implements discipline.
• Identifies training needs and assists in the development and delivery of training programs according to the needs of personnel and the Police Department.
• Supervises the investigation of crimes, including the collection, analysis, and preservation of evidence.
• Reviews administrative and operational reports for accuracy and conformance with policies, procedures and laws, reads, interprets and disseminates information contained in rules and procedures, police bulletins, staff reports, budget documents and new laws.
• Conducts research and analysis for staff reports.
• Develops and implements special projects; testifies in court and at departmental hearings.
• Makes oral presentations.
• Participates in special programs with citizens groups, students, community organizations and City Council.
• Conducts periodic inspections of officers during their tour of duty.
• Prepares and supervises the preparation of necessary records and reports relating to activities undertaken and reviews reports prepared and submitted by subordinates.

Marginal Functions
• Other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: Federal, state and local laws; departmental policies and procedures; theory and practice of community oriented policing; techniques used in problem solving policing; patrol, crime prevention, traffic enforcement, investigation and identification.

Skill in: The use of firearms and driving.

Ability to: Analyze situations; direct personnel and oversee problem solving efforts; develop effective team strategies with units/sections; work effectively in physically, psychologically and emotionally stressful situations; effectively manage emergency or life threatening situations; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; coach, motivate and lead employees; operate police vehicles in a safe and appropriate manner; work effectively with other City employees, supervisors, elected officials, other law enforcement agencies and the general public; maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties; maintain firearm proficiency levels.
Incumbents must possess the physical and mental capacity to work under the conditions described in this document and to perform the duties required by their assigned position.

Education/Experience
Possession of any one of the following educational standards will be accepted as sufficient to provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position:
• Intermediate P.O.S.T. Certificate
• A.A. degree
• Sixty (60) accredited semester college units

In addition, the position requires the following:
Internal Candidates: current Fremont Police Department employees are required to have (6) six years of sworn law enforcement work experience, at least two (2) of which must have been at the rank of Police Sergeant.  

External Candidates: non-Fremont Police Department employees are required to have six (6) years of sworn law enforcement work experience, at least four (4) of which must have been at the rank of Police Sergeant.

(NOTE: A Bachelor's or Master's Degree may be substituted for two years of the required experience below the rank of Sergeant.)

Licenses/Certificates/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.

Physical and Environmental Demands
Rare = < 10%, Occasional = 11-33%, Frequent = 34-66%, Constant = >66%

Sitting: Frequent
Walking: Frequent
Standing: Occasional
Bending (neck): Frequent
Bending (waist): Occasional
Squatting: Rare
Climbing: Rare
Kneeling: Rare
Crawling: Rare
Running: Rare
Jumping: Rare
Balancing: Rare
Twisting (neck): Frequent
Twisting (waist): Occasional
Grasp - light (dominant hand): Frequent
Grasp - light (non-dominant): Frequent
Grasp - firm (dominant hand): Frequent
Grasp - firm (non-dominant): Occasional
Fine manipulation (dominant): Frequent
Fine manipulation (non-dominant): Frequent
Reach - at/below shoulder: Frequent
Reach – above shoulder level: Rare

Push/pull:
Up to 10 lbs. Occasional
11 to 25 lbs. Occasional
26 to 50 lbs. Rare
51 to 75 lbs. Rare
76 to 100 lbs. Rare
Over 100 lbs. Rare

Lifting:
Up to 10 lbs. Occasional
11 to 25 lbs. Occasional
26 to 50 lbs. Rare
51 to 75 lbs. Rare
76 to 100 lbs. Rare
Over 100 lbs. Rare

Carrying:
Up to 10 lbs. Occasional
11 to 25 lbs. Occasional
26 to 50 lbs. Rare
51 to 75 lbs. Rare
76 to 100 lbs. Rare
Over 100 lbs. Rare

Coordination:
Eye-hand: Required
Eye-hand-foot: Required
Driving: Required

Vision:
Acuity, near: Required
Acuity, far: Required
Depth perception: Required
Accommodation: Required
Color vision: Required
Field of vision: Required

Talking:
Face-to-face contact: Required
Verbal contact w/others: Required
Public: Required

Hearing:
Normal conversation: Required
Telephone communication: Required
Earplugs required: Required

Work environment:
Works indoors, works outdoors, exposure to extreme hot or cold temperature, working at unprotected heights, being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature/humidity, exposure to dust, fumes, smoke, gases, odors, mists, or other irritating particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to excessive noise, exposure to radiation or electrical energy, exposure to solvents, grease or oil, exposure to slippery or uneven walking surfaces, working below ground, using computer monitor, working with explosives, exposure to flames or burning items, works around others, works alone, works with others.

Salary : $187,898 - $253,666