Fontana PD

[evilbisquit]

Are there any Calgunners at Fontana PD or a surrounding department that has experience with Fontana cops? I've heard a lot of good things about that department and was wondering if anyone had any advice either way.

[BigKevLA]

Fontana PD is a great dept. Hard agency to get into. They are very proactive. They have a great Chief.

[evilbisquit]

That's good to hear. I have a relative who has worked closely with officers from that dept on a number of occasions and I was told they love working there. I;ve heard the same about Ontario. Does anyone know of other departments in So Cal that are actively hiring? Especially vets?

[ls2monaro]

http://post.ca.gov/law-enforcement-jobs.aspx

[Quiet]

My friend is with Fontana PD.
He got hired on while he was putting himself through the San Bernardino County Sheriff Academy.
He says it's a good department and his police chief authorizes personal assault weapons for duty use.

[Socaliente]

I have a few friends in Fontana PD. Ive heard nothing but good things. I had my packet filled out for them but they had a hiring freeze.

[Dee_Dub]

I've worked with them. I dont know anyone personally that works there. A buddy of mine failed their poly. Its a rough city to work in

[yzErnie]

Its a rough city to work in

This applies to just about every community. With Gov Brown authorizing the release of another 10,000 state inmates last week every communmity is just going to keep getting a worse element living in it.

To the OP....I worked at the Fontana Sheriff's Station for a couple years and those guys from Fontana PD were top shelf. They have the luxury of being an 'In demand' agency for applicants so they have a talented pool to choose from. If you want to apply there you need to be on top of your game to have any chance.

[Bobby Ricigliano]

Fontana is an interesting city with a great north side and a pretty rough south side. I bet the FPD gets a little of everything.

[ls2monaro]

This applies to just about every community. With Gov Moonass authorizing the release of another 10,000 state inmates last week every communmity is just going to keep getting a worse element living in it.

To the OP....I worked at the Fontana Sheriff's Station for a couple years and those guys from Fontana PD were top shelf. They have the luxury of being an 'In demand' agency for applicants so they have a talented pool to choose from. If you want to apply there you need to be on top of your game to have any chance.

Very true, our department has had 14 officer involved shootings so far in 2013, the calls for service are through the roof, and the staffing numbers at some stations would blow the general public away if they knew the police presence in their area.

[evilbisquit]

Thanks a lot for the responses. Especially ls2morano for the good link (which I probably would have found pretty fast if I were smart enough to use Google...). The site says that they highly encourage veterans to apply, and I feel I have a decent resume. But then again, who doesn't?

[evilbisquit]

Just dropped of the application at HR. Hopefully I hear back soon.

[evilbisquit]

Got the invitation to the written/agility. Seems pretty straight forward, mostly stuff I've done before. Anything specific to watch out for? What catches people that they don't expect?

[JuanP.]

Wear business attire, fresh hair cut and clean shave, arrive early and act professional. Good luck and stay away from tickets.

[SMarquez]

Wear business attire, fresh hair cut and clean shave, arrive early and act professional. Good luck and stay away from tickets.

To a written/agility?