Fontana Police Department

This is a preview of this department's directory page. This department is pending approval.
Chief Bob Ramsey
Address 17005 Upland Avenue
Fontana CA 92335
Website http://www.fontana.org/index.aspx?nid=112



 

 

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY

The City of Fontana is located in Southern California , in the U.S.A. We sit at the intersection of two major freeways. Metrolink rail service to the greater Los Angeles area runs through the center of town, and we are only 10 minutes away from Ontario International Airport.

A general law city - Fontana operates under a Council-Manager form of government and is located within a one hour drive of the beaches, desert or mountains.  Several major shopping centers are conveniently located nearby.

The City of Fontana was incorporated in 1952 and the present population is estimated at  196,069 (Source: U.S. Census Bureau). The City 's incorporated area is 42.4 square miles, with a sphere of influence of 10 additional square miles.

The City provides a full range  of  services  for  its  citizens.  These  services  include  police,  paramedic, recreation  and parks, planning and development, street improvements and lighting and general administration.  In  addition, the City's Housing and Business Development Department has numerous  programs  for residential  and  commercial  rehabilitation loans  and  economic  development  programs .

Selection Process

Following a review of applications submitted, qualified applicants will be notified of date, time and place of examination. Written, oral, performance and physical exams may be given (no veterans preference given).   Names of successful candidates will be placed on an eligibility list from which selection will be made.

All candidates will be required to provide identification before being admitted to written, interview or performance examinations.

Please bring to the examination:  A  valid  driver's  license or another  form  of valid  identification  which has your photograph and  signature  (school  or  business  l.D.  card, building  pass, professional  license,  valid  passport , etc.).

Selection Procedure

Admission to competitive examination may be limited to those appl ications showing the best combination of qualifications in relation to the require ments and duties of the position.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. 

Applications must be filled out completely and clearly to show that the minimum qualifications are met. Resumes may be submitted , but cannot be accepted in lieu of an official application.

Appointment

We encourage everyone to file an application with us and we do not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, religious creed , color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition , sex, age, sexual orientation , pregnancy , marital status or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations, including auxiliary aides for disabilities are available upon request.

THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RATE CANDIDATES BASED ON A REVIEW OF THE APPLICATION MATERIALS AND TO INVITE ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES TO PARTICIPATE IN SUCCESSIVE PARTS OF THE SELECTION PROCESS.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
8491 SI ERRA AVE, SUITE B • FONTANA, CALIFORNIA 92335 • (909) 350-7650
www.fontana.org