Job Information

NEW ORLEANS POLICE DEPARTMENT
1340 POYDRAS STREET, SUITE 900
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 70112
504-658-3500

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Updated: June 30, 2023

City of New Orleans Official Job Posting

The City of New Orleans is accepting applications for the Police Officer (Lateral) position.

Step 1 – Submit a City of New Orleans application via the City’s job portal. City of New Orleans Official Job Posting

Step 2 – Schedule to take the National Testing Network’s (NTN) Frontline National Law Enforcement Exam. You will need to create an NTN account. Note, a fee is required to take the exam. Visit NTN’s website to set up an account and schedule an exam. ***Be sure to select the New Orleans Police Department as your department of interest. ***

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If you have problems scheduling an exam, contact NTN’s Customer Support at 206-428-3265 or support@nationaltestingnetwork.com

Step 3 – Complete the Public Safety Self Assessment (PSSA) on NTN’s website.

Step 4 – Take the exam.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

CLASSIFICATION: POLICE OFFICER (LATERAL) (CLASS CODE 7110)

SALARY: $49,273.00 Annually

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

An applicant must:

Have current P.O.S.T. certification or equivalent from a state board. Note: Applicants who do not possess a Louisiana P.O.S.T. Level 1 certification will be required to complete a full academy. Applicants who possess a P.O.S.T. certification or equivalent from a state board outside of Louisiana will be required to complete a full academy.
Have at least one (1) year of patrol and/or investigative law enforcement experience. This experience must have been gained after completion of a police academy and field training.
Be at least 20 years old.
Be licensed to drive with a good driving record and driving experience.
Be in good physical and psychological condition to perform the essential functions of the job of Police Officer.
Possess a state approved G.E.D./high school diploma.

Required Documents:

P.O.S.T. certification or equivalent from a state board.
A valid driver's license.
A high school diploma, high school transcript, or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.) issued by a state Department of Education. College diplomas from institutions accredited as colleges/universities by an organization that is recognized by the USDE (United States Department of Education) will also be accepted.

High school diplomas from foreign countries will not be accepted. College diplomas from foreign countries will be accepted if the applicant submits a statement of educational equivalency from one of the evaluation services accepted by the Department of Civil Service. A list of the accepted evaluation services can be found on the National Association of Credential Evacuation Services (NACES) website (www.naces.org).

HIRING PROCESS
Applicants must successfully complete the following steps in the hiring process begore being extended an officer of employment.

The City of New Orleans Police Officer (Later) Application (City of New Orleans Official Job Posting)
NTN Online application and questionnaires.
NTN Frontline National Law Enforcement Exam
NOPD Assessments (Physical Agility Test, Panel Interview, Polygraph Test, Urinalysis, Background Investigation)
Psychological Examination
Medical Examination

APPLICANT AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS:
An applicant applying for any commissioned position within the New Orleans Police Department shall be automatically disqualified if, as an adult, he/she falls into any of the categories listed below. In accordance with the Louisiana State Statutes and for general application of the New Orleans Police Department's Hiring Criteria, an adult is hereby defined as a person who has attained the age of eighteen years. A juvenile is hereby defined as a person who has not attained the age of eighteen years.

IF YOU FALL INTO ANY OF THE CATEGORIES LISTED BELOW, DO NOT APPLY OR PROCEED WITH PROCESS.

Been convicted of, pled guilty or nolo contendere to any felony.
Been convicted of, pled guilty or nolo contendere to any misdemeanor involving any crimes against person or sexual offenses.
Been convicted of, pled guilty or nolo contendere to, any offenses involving violations of the civil rights of any person under the Constitution or laws of the United States or any state or territory.
Used any prescription drug or legally obtainable substance in a manner for which it was not intended within the two years prior to application.
Used any illegal drug, other than marijuana, within 5 years prior to application.
Sold, distributed, manufactured, or transported any illegal drug.
Been dishonorably discharged from any military service and/or arrested for any violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice that would constitute a Felony or disqualifying Misdemeanor in the State of Louisiana.
Been terminated or forced to resign from any law enforcement agency for disciplinary reasons; resigned a position within a law enforcement agency to avoid potential or proposed adverse disciplinary action or termination; or received a disability retirement from any law enforcement agency.

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