What New Orleans PD pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$64,992
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Open jobs at New Orleans PD
POLICE OFFICER (REINSTATEMENT - FORMER NOPD) (CLASS CODE 7110)
New Orleans, LAContinuous$54,421startingPOLICE RECRUIT (CLASS CODE 7109)
New Orleans, LAContinuous$46,885startingPOLICE OFFICER (LATERAL) (CLASS CODE 7110)
New Orleans, LAContinuous$54,421startingPolice Recruit
New Orleans, LAContinuous$46,885starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age18
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Schedulerotating or fixed shift basis, which may include nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsApplicants who do not possess a Louisiana P.O.S.T. Level 1 certification or equivalent from a state board will be required to complete a full academy.
- Lateral experience required1 years
- PensionExcellent retirement plan
How New Orleans PD compares nearby
All 20 Greater New Orleans agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs New Orleans | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans PD | Hiring | $46,885 | — | None | |
| Westwego PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Harahan PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Plaquemines Parish Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Jean Lafitte PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| St. Charles Parish Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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