Police Recruit

Home - JoinNOPD We Are Looking for Someone Just Like You We Are Looking for Someone Just Like You We Are Looking for Someone Just Like You Employment Benefits Include but are not limited to: 27 weeks state-certified law enforcement training Group health, dental and vision insurance Free life insurance Excellent retirement plan Shift differential pay 13 paid vacation and 13 sick leave days per year 14 paid holidays 15 days of military reserve paid leave Yearly uniform allowance - $750 Deferred compensation plans available Civil Service Protection 10% extra pay for detectives, academy instructors and hazard pay See salary and benefits Watch: Why Policing in New Orleans is Different Starting Salary The salary for Recruit candidates starts at $46,885 and rises to $62,992 per year ($64,992 per year with a qualified bachelor’s degree) after one year of service with additional incentive payments for bilingual officers, college degrees, merit pay, etc. to see the full pay calculator for nopd officers: See NOPD salary calculator upcoming events Job1 Career Fair Date : Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Time : 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Location : 1307 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans, LA NOPD Job Fair Date : Thursday, September 17, 2026 Time : 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM (You may take the Civil Service exam at 8:45 AM or at 12:45 PM) Location : 3939 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA (New Orleans Baptist Seminary- Luther Student Center) Note: You must bring your driver’s license in order to take the Civil Service exam. Note : You must bring your driver’s license to test NAS JRB Fleet & Family Services Career Fair Date : Wednesday, September 23, 2026 Time : 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Location : NAS JRB Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, 400 Russell Ave., New Orleans, LA- Building 492 Note : You will need base access Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Career Fair Date : Saturday, October 3, 2026 Time : 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Location : 4828 Utica St., Metairie, LA (Crecent City Christian School- Gymnasium) Part-Time Police Officer Must be POST certified Work 42.75 hours per two-week cycle Apply for Part-Time Officer Lateral Transfers Louisiana POST accepts all POST States and Non-POST States as the State of Louisiana has reciprocity with all 50 states The certification must be valid to be accepted. Take the test and go straight to the background investigation with no interview or agility testing In State Laterals - 9 week academy Out of State Laterals- 12 week academy 1 month Field Training phase upon graduation of Academy View Lateral Opportunities Veteran Benefits Exclusive benefits in recognition of your service view veteran hiring Reserve Police apply for reserve police officer STUDENT INTERNSHIP Gain practical, professional experience in a law enforcement environment. Serve in one of three program seasons: Spring, Summer, or Fall. Each season lasts approximately 12 – 15 weeks. The Student Internship Program team must approve any schedule variations. Be expected to work full time, 35-40 hours per week. Obtain optional educational credit. learn more This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience. By using our website, you agree to our cookie policy . Reject Additional Cookies Accept All